We also chose to adopt through foster care first & and I am now pregnant which has led to all sorts of "That always happens" which leads us to explaining that this was the way we planned it. I was even asked if we would be "sending the boys back" now that we were pregnant by one person.

I hate Babies R Us/Buy Buy Baby equal to the amount I hate Bed, Bath & Beyond. I feel like those babies stores are designed to instill fear in the mind of every potential parent. I'm avoiding them at all costs.

Well, that explains all the pictures of James Franco appearing on my Pinterest homepage last night.

Wow. I am so saddened by that comment you received. What did you do?

I'd like the "Stay Awhile" print!

Love the floors! What did you end up choosing?

We have been foster parents for about 7 months (3 kids in that time). None of the kids we have cared for have displayed major attachment issues. Sometimes I have a hard time determining what may be attachment related and what may just be "being a 2 year old," especially when it comes to issues of control. I just read Love & Logic for Early Childhood and I did find some of their methods to be helpful, especially giving age appropriate choices (blue or red shirt? apples or blueberries?, etc.) Also, they suggest negative behaviors being responded to with empathy and then implementing the consequence. Maybe you have heard all of this before but the book is worth looking at (try to ignore their "this is the only parenting method that works" attitude).

Thanks for being willing to share your experience. We know as we continue to foster (and possibly adopt) kids that we will face attachment issues more severe than what we have experienced this year. I'm praying that Kembe will have peace and for your family's continued strength during this transition.

"Post Traumatic Political Disorder" - that is perfect. That must be what I have.

This was the best response I read regarding Beck (and those who follow him): http://www.russellmoore.com/2010/08/29/god-the-go...

Thanks for all the great links. I wasn't offended by any of them :)