Author: scottishinvasion

Making mistakes is a part of life.  Not just the growing-up part, but the whole thing.  I doubt that I will ever reach a stage in life where I am satisfied with all of the decisions I make when it comes to what I say and do. The key (or more so, a sign of … Continue reading Opportunities

Pre-blog disclaimer - this could be categorized as political in nature, even though it is not intended to be.  It also could offend, which never bothers me at all. . . . Growing up (and living my entire life, to date) in the South, there are things that can be said and seen that I … Continue reading Is It That Important?

It has been over two years since my first blog, inspired by the adoption process we were about to embark upon.  It really was intended to become an update center for all of those who wanted to know where we were in the journey.  In other words, it was a place I could say what … Continue reading Dig In!

If you don't have kids, you may not be able to readily identify with today's blog.  That's just my fair warning. On one hand, it seems like only yesterday.  On the other, it feels like a long time.  In reality, it was 12 years, 9 months, and 17 days (as of writing this blog) since … Continue reading And so it begins

So, yes. . .it's been a while.  Working on six months, in case that matters to anyone, since I last posted/blogged. When I set up this blog in the fall of 2013, it was solely for a way to keep those that were interested informed about our adoption process. It became so much more. Regardless … Continue reading Hello, Old Friend

This summer, it will have been two years since we started the process of adoption.  I can't imagine those who wait years - because two years at this point really feels like much longer. Every child has a birthday that they celebrate - and Kane will always have October 13th to remind him of how old … Continue reading Countdown to "Gotcha"

Spring break.  JP reminded us yesterday just how long ago a year was.  He asked what this year's spring break surprise was gonna be.  After a puzzled moment, Jaclyn remembered that last spring break, we took off for a quick vacation with the whole family in preparation for the baby we were promised in the weeks … Continue reading Making progress means making things simpler. .

This post won't be deep or lengthy or really contain any type of useful information.  So, I'll at least organize it for you:Adoption updateWe are closing in on what feels like a snail's pace on Kane becoming ours forever.  Last Friday, we passed yet another home study, one that promises to be the last one … Continue reading What the what?

So, I guess it took the forces of nature for me to update the blog.  This week, we moved from a four-day week to what looks now to be a no-day week thanks to the frigid temperatures (currently 12 degrees and dropping as I type - due to be around zero in the morning) and … Continue reading Iced In

The saying goes that whatever you do on January 1st, you will be doing all year. Well, I'm typing a blog, but let me tell you that I don't expect the frequency to pick up, so there goes that. .The update on the process won't take long either today.  As I told you last time, … Continue reading No Resolutions Here