All posts by Molly

Why a new blog name?

March 24, 2013 Molly 3 Comments

As you probably noticed, this blog has a new name. As much as I love blogging, I decided that I didn’t want quite so much information easily available and our last name was obvious with our old blog. You can still use the old URL. However, if you have it in a blog roll on your blog, please update it to the new address.

Why the name “a Moose in Moscow”? I wanted something memorable and personal. When we were in Russia for our court trip, we saw a moose on our way to Gus’s baby home.

Here’s a news story about the moose from a couple of weeks before that trip.

This blog doesn’t really have much to do with Muscovite moose on a daily basis, except that our little Muscovite does have a few pairs of moose pajamas. However, I do hope it’s a winner for the memorability factor.

There are also some other changes happening around here. You may notice that many of the photos are showing “unavailable” right now. I changed the privacy settings for them on Flickr, and unfortunately, it messed up their visibility on my blog. I’m in the process of fixing that, but it will take some time to go through over 300 posts!

Adoption, Everyday Life

The Girl and the Dress

March 21, 2013 Molly 5 Comments

A friend recently picked up a Russian dress for Lena. No, it’s not Ukrainian and I am not quite clear on the differences, but she still loved the “pwetty” dress and had a lot of fun modeling it for me.

Do you think she had fun?

Adoption, Everyday Life, Orphan Care, Second Adoption

Dear News

February 18, 2013 Molly 2 Comments

Dear News,

This is Gus. Russian child adopted by Americans.

He doesn’t get his own story in your media.

And he doesn’t understand why.

I tried to explain you only report the bad, scary stuff.

He thought it over and he thinks that’s silly.

Life’s good for Gus.

He’s happy,

and loved.

And he wants everyone to know.

Everyday Life, Photography

Haircuts

February 17, 2013 Molly 1 Comment

Both boys got haircuts recently… Aaron cuts their hair. Do NOT ask me to do it. Bad idea.

Gus’s was actually on his birthday. His hair was starting to look a bit shaggy. This is the first cut he’s had since he’s been home.

Reed just got his hair cut a few days ago. His was SHAGGY. It had not been cut since August… whoops!

Reed totally hates this. He was lecturing Gus on how it might be scary.

All done! So much better! Now, another 6 months until we do that again…

Adoption, Everyday Life, Photography, Second Adoption

True Love

February 14, 2013 Molly 4 Comments

I want to talk to you about love. Surprise, surprise, it IS Valentine’s Day after all.

Last year, on Valentine’s Day, I met my baby boy for the first time. I fell head over heels for that kid and I’m still an obnoxious adoring mom, soaking up his kisses and tugs on my legs.

I love that kid. And I’ve seen how our family’s love for him has transformed him. And I’ve seen how the love of families has transformed the lives of so many once-orphans.

Love can do incredible things.

“Мама любит Андрюша.” “да!” I say this to him often. “Mama loves Andrusha!” “Yes!,” he happily exclaims.

Love can be material. Roses that will die. Chocolates that will add to your waist line. Lingerie that will end up in the dust under your bed.

Or, love can be more. The love a mother has for her son. The love a God has for his children.

Along with my friend Jill, I’m committing to spend this lent season praying for the orphans who do not know love. That families might find them, and barriers will be shattered, political, financial, all kinds. That they will someday be LOVED.

(And disclaimer: I know I blog about Gus way more than Reed and Lena! I need to do some posts on them soon, but I had to use Gus an example since today is our Metcha-versary.)