RL conversation with 8.5 yr old

conversation bit yesterday with dd age 8.5 while talking about China parents.

"you really don't feel like my real moms"
"I understand why you feel that way. It's ok to feel what you feel.We want you to know that you do feel like our real daughter"
"You kind of feel like my vice-moms. You know, when the real president can't do the job then the vice president steps in?"
"hmmm.....that fits..."

I've thought about this for a couple of days. the "vice mom" term really captures some complexity I think.

wanda
vice mom in charge of cookies and friday-night-family-dance-party
from IAT, with permission

Originally posted 2007-08-02 06:49:19.

Blog Traffic Exchange Related Posts
  • blog traffic exchangeWhat can you do during the interminable wait for an adoption? Right now, China has slowed their international adoption program down to a crawl. I lived this to a degree during our first adoption that took place in 1999, but while we waited, there wasn't any...
  • blog traffic exchangeUsing up product -- or not I'm not a minimalist. I learned a long time ago with perfume that I don't have to use up a perfume to get another. In fact it spoils a perfume for me, if I feel...
  • blog traffic exchangeMixing up your own shimmer powder Having trouble finding the post that has your glow powder recipe. Now that I've seen how fabulous you look in full harsh sunlight, I've decided to try some, too. --Natasha Thanks, Natasha, that's a wonderful...
  • PhotobucketReview: Guerlain Mon Précieux Nectar I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to sample and review Mon Précieux Nectar. It's no secret that Guerlain is probably my favorite perfume house, though I have others represented in what...
  • blog traffic exchangeJane Porter speaking about life I'm happy to share this online interview with Jane Porter. She was gracious to spend some time with us. I think you'll agree that she is a voice we'd like to hear more of. Jane,...
Blog Traffic Exchange Related Websites Online Stores If you liked this article, vote for it on del.icio.us and stumbleupon.


Categories:

Adoption, Guest writer, Just thinking



1 comment so far ↓
#1 chayaruchama on 08.03.07 at 3:31 pm

Very perceptive child, don’t you think ?
And Wanda thought brilliantly on her feet…

Leave a Comment