Hazel!!! Don’t even think that your last like was missed by me because it wasn’t. It was the perfect ending to yet, another perfect comment. While it was happening, I was so caught between your kind of thinking (same as mine) or what the haters were saying. But now, I am so WHATEVER with them. Like you said, I just need to do my thing and hope that as the haters rise to the surface, the supporters will too.

Thank you for always being so supportive and amazing. You always manage to know exactly what I’m trying to say, even if I’m having trouble with it. You are, and will forever be, one of my faves, and I only hope that others see what you have to say because you are THE SHIZ.

Personally, if I was trying to be one of those always-offended perfect parents I’d probably have to drink a lot more to get through that. 🙂

Keep on writing, Robyn. And remember, as Dav Pilkey wrote in “Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers” (page 16) “It’s fun to feel offended, isn’t it?” All feelings are okay, it’s what you do with them that matters. I saw that poster a therapists office and had it in my toddler classroom. Same difference in some cases.

Annie!
Such the best comment. I was nervous because sometimes when I get a comment a few days after the post goes out, it’s not a nice one. From beginning to end, thank you for yours! I love that the post made you laugh in spite of the subject matter. You are FAMILY when that happens.

Your blog, BTW, is beautiful. I want you to do mine. Those pictures are amazing. Should I read “Gone Girl?” I am so behind with stuff I’m dying to read, but I keep hearing about it.

Those cupcakes… I know. Believe me. I know. I bought two for my kids yesterday and ate one on the WAY HOME.

I’m so happy you came by and I hope you come back. Soon!
r

And I am not into Chinese guys, but I LOVE Korean men (and food!) 😉

I want the cupcakes. 🙂

Rene,
People like you make me feel like “it’s not just me.” Thank you. I have never really second guessed myself until I saw all the stuff people were saying about me. I have now learned NOT to read comments unless they are directed at me and I have learned that even though part of the reason I do the blog is to let others know that they are not alone, it’s really the same that you are all doing for me.

You are amazing and I appreciate you taking the time to comment so much. I read it 3 times.
For realz.

Thank you, Rene. I hope I see you again here soon. 🙂

Some people just don’t see humor. They need to find something sinister in every word. Laura’s comment above really nails it – the adoption community as a whole is quite humorless. They take things that are funny and learning experiences and turn them into big THINGS THAT WILL SCAR YOUR CHILD FOR LIFE kind of things.

I think Frankie is pretty lucky to have a hip mama who isn’t afraid to put herself out there but who also has the grace to say mea culpa.

And please don’t blast me for saying your adopted child is lucky – LOL! 😛

Right, James?? Laura’s comment is stellar!!! And now I’m cracking up over your comment because you are just SO YOU. Why do you know me SO WELL? I just saw Steve Rosen the other day and we were talking about who we keep in touch with and I told him that I miss you every day. And it’s true. Should I take pics of the cabin? It is very cozy. You will probably love it. I have done ZERO of the décor, it’s all Cody. I don’t like to mess with camp too much. I have some Eminem pics up though. But that’s really it. I’ll do pics when I get up there. That’s such a good idea! See? You’re still so damn smart. It’s annoying.

I swear on everything in my life that I am keeping this comment forever. Had I known there were others out there, I might not have even bothered with my struggle, and writing that whole post, but it’s probably better that it worked out this way. I’m sure there was a reason for it. I don’t know. All I know is that I’m glad you came on. I know commenting is a kind of a pain but your comment is a game changer for me.

YOU NAILED IT.

Now I’m thinking it might be cool to start an online adoption community room on FB for people like us. (We can have Kelly Clarkson do the theme song…you know that song? “People Like Us…” —Now it’s stuck in my head. But I like it, so I guess it’s OK.)I have to think about this, but there might be a need. Your comment is SO me thought that I’m kind of freaking out and my heart is beating really fast. Just knowing there is someone else out there that isn’t making the adoption ALL about the adoption makes me so happy. I always thought of Frankie as my kid, who just HAPPENS to be adopted.

You’re amazing, Laura. Just know that. You’re all kinds of good, sister, and I’m so happy you are here.
I need to think about this online adoption room. What if me and you are the only people in it? Table for 2, please!
XOXOXO R

I’m sure I can find one for you. Send me your list of demands. I’ll look around. 🙂