November is National Adoption Month
With November being National Adoption Month, I have decided to share my story with my readers. In the above photo – that is our son! At his one year birthday party! Or mini wedding if you saw the size and scope of it, but that is how it was done in our families!
I have written five posts describing our life and the adoption process. Check out the adoption posts linked below – from the beginning – how the idea of adoption first started for me until we actually adopted our son.
Part 1: How The Idea of #Adoption Started For Me
Part 4: The Baby!
Part 5: Our New Son!
I always wanted to have a family. It might have started as a way to fantasize about not being gay, but I love kids, I always have, and I always will. The minute I saw my first nephew, born to my younger brother, I knew I had to somehow become a dad as well. I knew that being an Uncle would not be enough.
The adoption process was not overwhelming when taken one step at a time. In fact, when you take it one day at a time, it is quite manageable.
We have been blessed to raise our son in NYC, in an amazing community where everyone knows each other. From soccer to T-Ball, from camp to Hebrew school, from elementary school to middle school, we are surrounded by friends. If you did not expect to hear that said about NYC, the truth is, neither did I.
I started the blog to share our story. To talk about our adoption process. To let people know having two dads can work, in fact it is part of the new normal: a lot of families are not made up of what used to be traditional. And I talk about raising a child in NYC, as the son of a national blogger, and how we keep it all together! Did I mention he is an “A” student!
This was how we got through the process, and if you asked me the #1 tool that worked for us, I would say it was, and still is , prayer. Not religious prayer, not denominational prayer, just talking to a higher power, sending out a request to the universe, just admitting there is a power greater than ourselves that can help. It worked for us, and still works for us!
Paul is now almost my height! But as I remind him often, he will always be my baby!
Thanks for sharing your family’s story.
Although I’m a New Yorker I was raised on Long Island, not the city, and it seems like the city was a lot more fun!
You guys are such a cute family and it’s totally obvious how much you both love your son & how he completed your family!
You both are Wonderful Fathers!!!
Paul has been Blessed from day 1!!!! May you both continue to be blessed with Love, Peace, Health and Happyness!!!!!!
Xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
What a beautiful story. I’m so glad you two were able to adopt, and I’m glad your son got two wonderful parents!
I enjoy coming to your blog, a lot! You’re always a happy blogger in general and your adoption story is inspiring 🙂
My daughter and son in law have looked into adopting! I think it is such a great way to add to the family.
What a beautiful story that truly made my heart smile. As a mother of three biological children, I still find myself yearning to adopt and change a life forever.
Aww this is so sweet. Adoption is a beautiful thing and I’m glad you guys have such a happy family!
What a great adoption story, thank you for sharing your experience. Adoption is such a wonderful thing.
Adoption is so important! Thank you for sharing your story! Your family is so adorable!
I’m so glad you had the opportunity to adopt. It looks like you all make a beautiful and happy family! He is blessed to have such wonderful parents.
I am glad you found a community of supportive friends in NYC. Thanks for sharing your families story! Adoption is really a blessing to so many families.
Adoption is an amazing thing. I had a friend that was adopted as a teenager and it was so beautiful to see her become part of a family. This is a beautiful story.
I didnt know you started your blog inspired by your adoption of your son! Beautiful and look how far your blog has came! LOVE IT!!
I just love reading about your family Mitch! You are such great parents and Paul is such a lucky kid!
He is inching up on you in height. It’s fun watching him grow up on the blog. I’m so glad you had your happy ending. Kids are a gift that just keep on giving (and I know, I’m a grandma now and my grown kids are still a huge delight to me, every single day). 🙂
As I am planning to start a non-traditional family of my own (as a single mother by choice) I enjoy reading about other non-traditionall families. It sounds like you all are very happy and I love that.
I am not a religious person, and I feel the same way you do. Sending out a prayer to a power greater than myself has helped me deal with so much in life.
What a great story! I’m so glad you have the family that you dreamed of. Your son looks so happy.
Hard to believe it’s been such a long time! Kids have a way of making it fly. 🙂
You have a beautiful family, thank you for sharing your story.
I know First hand what its like to be adopted. He is so Lucky that you chose to be his parents. It takes wonderful people to make That choice. Thank you for sharing your story.
Gorgeous family, Mitch. Xo
You have a beautiful family ! Thanks for sharing your story and thanks for all that you do on your blog
What an amazing family you have, I’m pleased to hear your family is not out casted in NYC for your lifestyle and you have support of local friends! I have two moms, my mom was adopted when she was 1.5 months old by my grandma and grandpa. I have grown up with two moms since I was 6 years old and there have definitely been some benefits! I also have a father figure in my life (not my biological dad, but in our hearts he is my dad). May you all have many more wonderful years together as a happy family! <3
What a beautiful family! My husband and I had our son later in life, and it took us awhile to get pregnant. We started considering adoption – and it is so wonderful to read such a love-filled story/experience!