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Our First Holiday Season as an Adoptive Family

Our family's joint celebration of Chanukah and Christmas is the meshing of two faiths, two traditions, and two very lucky parents.
- Posted by Renee Hoyt to Painting the Nursery 2 years, 11 months ago | 1 Comment | Post a reply
A Working Mom’s Diary: Tearful Mornings and Peaceful Nights

A few weeks ago, I returned to work after two blissfully busy months as a stay-at-home mommy. I'm thankful for the full-time work and benefits, but it's nearly impossible to say goodbye to Miles every day.
- Posted by Renee Hoyt to Painting the Nursery 2 years, 12 months ago | 1 Comment | Post a reply
Keep the Compliments Coming!

The attention we receive as a transracial family is nothing compared to the attention Miles gets for being such a handsome, good-natured baby.
- Posted by Renee Hoyt to Painting the Nursery 3 years, 2 months ago | 19 Comments | Post a reply
My New Life as a Return-to-Work Mom

Leading up to my first day back in an office, away from Miles, I was overcome with mixed emotions and had long crying jags.
- Posted by Renee Hoyt to Painting the Nursery 3 years, 4 months ago | 0 Comments | Post a reply
Our Boy Is Our Joy

We always knew adopting would make us happy...but we didn't know HOW happy.
- Posted by Renee Hoyt to Painting the Nursery 3 years, 7 months ago | 1 Comment | Post a reply
Unemployed? No, I’m in Transition: My New Chapter of Life as a Stay-at-Home Mom

I am still seeking work, but now I have a new title while doing so: "Stay-at-home Mom" to my newly adopted son Miles. This is a title I've wanted for years and feel especially blessed to be here now.
- Posted by Renee Hoyt to Painting the Nursery 3 years, 8 months ago | 0 Comments | Post a reply
Celebrating Adoption: Our “Welcome to the World” Party for Miles

The Jewish word “verklempt” means overwhelmed with emotion, and I think we really gave new meaning to the term that day. I was so touched that people had driven up to three hours to come see us.
- Posted by Renee Hoyt to Painting the Nursery 3 years, 8 months ago | 1 Comment | Post a reply

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