Mallory and her Moms

This is the three of us, heading into our 21st year together.  Openess has worked and been the best thing for our relationship in the adoption. I can't imagine not being able to turn to this other mother  to share in the joys, sorrows and worries of my child. She is such a part of who Mallory is and my parenting. She gets things that often even Bert doesn't. She gets this kid because she knows her from deep down inside. 

We all got together last night with Mallory's boyfriend, Noelle's family and Mallory's paternal grandma. It was a great, joyous visit. One we don't get very often because of the many miles between all of us. I'm so grateful to have Mallory surrounded by all this love.

Don't be scared of openess. It can be complicated sometimes, but sometimes it's as easy as pie.  Last night was one of those nights. We were every bit as happy as we look.

Comments

[Lilian]

awwww! gorgeous photo and... again, Mal looks SO MUCH like Noelle, it's almost scary! ;)

thanks for sharing, as always.

P.S. your happiness irradiates through the photo and is very contagious!

[luna]

love love love this. so wonderful for all of you!

[jo(e)]

I love this.

[YankeeTransferred]

The openness with my Younger Daughter's birth mother has been just as wonderful. I am a huge proponent of open adoption if the birth mother wants it. We only found Y.D.'s birth mother last year, but having them have a relationship has been life changing.
Your photo is beautiful and this is a really great post. Big hugs.

[susie]

I love everything about this post. All three of you look amazing -- gorgeous and happy. Good job, mamas. :)

[KimKim]

I wish my daughter had a mother like you. It's something I accept now that she isn't and wasn't. Hope you are doing great in your new place and new adventures ahead.

[Lisa_V]

KimKim, I miss you! So good to see you here. I hope you and your lovely girl are doing well.