Category Archives: Non-Biological Motherhood

Pronoun Trouble

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Kate Christie

When you’re with someone long enough, you become well acquainted with their pet peeves. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that twelve and a half years in, Kris knows that I get all twitchy when people write, “try and do … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Non-Biological Motherhood, Parenting, Writing | Tagged language acquisition, pronouns | 3 Comments

Twins Update

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Kate Christie

Seems about time for a twins update: We passed the 34-week mark on Tuesday, which is great news because now we’re far more likely to be able to have the twins in our local hospital, without being airlifted to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Non-Biological Motherhood, Twins | Tagged 34 weeks, baby update | 3 Comments

Waiting with Alex

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Kate Christie

As some of you know, Monday is my day at home with Alex. We had fun today reading one of her library favorites of the week. Rather than tell you more, I’ll let you see for yourselves. (For best viewing … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Non-Biological Motherhood, Parenting | Tagged Twins, Waiting for baby | 2 Comments

Mother’s Day Weekend 2012

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Kate Christie

Mother’s Day Weekend 2012 The night before Mother’s Day, Kris and I took Alex to see the U.S. Women’s Olympic Basketball team play China at Key Arena, home to the WNBA’s Seattle Storm. We had a great time, though Alex … Continue reading →

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Lions and Vikings and Bears, Oh My

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Kate Christie

The other day, Kris came home from Target irate. That actually doesn’t happen all that often—she’s from Minneapolis, where Target was born and still resides. (Wait, that sentence sounds as if I think a corporation could be a person…) Also, … Continue reading →