Adopted!

@TheHorse (226278)
Walnut Creek, California
August 19, 2023 11:09am CST
This will probably be the last of my "cute kid" posts, as I don't visit the flaky daycare any more. This 2-year-old liked to wash her hands with me. And to sing along with me to the songs on Coco Melon. She also liked to give me "pretend bites" of her food. I don't know her history, but she was recently officially adopted by the family that has been fostering her for most of her first two years. She seems quite well-adjusted, and I hope she has a happy and productive life. I will do a bit more work on the KLH radio I have here before I head out of town. How is your weekend shaping up?
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@DaddyEvil (147618)
• United States
19 Aug 23
I hope it's a good family and she grows up happy, even with the faint memories of you in her past. Please be careful on your trip to and from Montana. I hope you enjoy yourself while you're gone.
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@DaddyEvil (147618)
• United States
19 Aug 23
@TheHorse You're welcome. I always felt better knowing AAA was available if I had any trouble while I was traveling around the country. We can always hope the interactions you had with her will carry on through her adult life.
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@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Aug 23
@DaddyEvil As a researcher, I would like to chat with my former kid clients in early adulthood. But I don't want to invade their privacy.
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@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Aug 23
Thanks, DE. I will be "free" but cautious, as always. I'm glad I got Triple A. Hopefully this child's interactions will be will carry on to relationships with other adults, even as she forgets my name.
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@Juliaacv (53263)
• Canada
19 Aug 23
She's adorable, it is so nice both for her as well as for the new family that she has been adopted. Our granddaughters love to listen to Coco Melon too.
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@Juliaacv (53263)
• Canada
19 Aug 23
@TheHorse Our granddaughters are 18 months old, so they fit into that category.
@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Aug 23
I am a snobby developmental psychologist, but I think that show is developmentally appropriate. I like watching it with 1- through early 3-year-olds.
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@marguicha (226369)
• Chile
19 Aug 23
I´m glad that she was adopted. I don´t much understand why these awesome children have to spend part of their childhoods in foster families.
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@marguicha (226369)
• Chile
20 Aug 23
@TheHorse As far as I know social services are very interested tthat the children are taken by their blood family. That sometimes mean tht children are sold to beggars and other such horrible tratments. And on the other hand, to minimize the posobility of people that adopt a child to abuse them, they ask way too much of prospective adopted parents. I know this because one of my closest friends here had to undergo a long and painful path before they gave him and his wife rheir 2 kids.
@Treborika (17895)
• Mombasa, Kenya
20 Aug 23
@TheHorse So cute baby indeed
@averygirl72 (38526)
• Philippines
20 Aug 23
It is always fun hanging around with kids. Are you a teacher?
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@averygirl72 (38526)
• Philippines
22 Aug 23
@TheHorse That's cool
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@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Aug 23
@averygirl72 Teaching IS fun.
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@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Aug 23
Yes, I teach at various levels. College teaching is fun, but I feel most relaxed working directly with littlies. These days, I teach mostly music to adults and children .
@marlina (154117)
• Canada
19 Aug 23
Glad for the little girl!
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@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Aug 23
I am too.
@Treborika (17895)
• Mombasa, Kenya
20 Aug 23
She is very cute
@LadyDuck (473958)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 23
I am glad the 2 year old has been officially adopted. I hope it's a good family.
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@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Aug 23
From her behavior at the daycare, I think they are good family. I don't believe I've met the parents, though.
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@LadyDuck (473958)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 23
@TheHorse - I am glad, those kids deserve to find a good family and to enjoy life.
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@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Aug 23
@LadyDuck They do indeed.
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@snowy22315 (189106)
• United States
20 Aug 23
That is super!
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@snowy22315 (189106)
• United States
20 Aug 23
@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Aug 23
I hope she grows up to be a happy adult.
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@LeaPea2417 (37812)
• Toccoa, Georgia
20 Aug 23
That's so sweet that she now has a family who loves her. Best wishes for her.
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@LeaPea2417 (37812)
• Toccoa, Georgia
21 Aug 23
@TheHorse I hope so too.
@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Aug 23
I hope she continues to prosper.
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@cacay1 (84679)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
20 Aug 23
She's so cute. I'm hoping she would have a very nice adoptive parents. She deserves a better life.
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@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Aug 23
I hope she remembers our positive interactions at some deep level.
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@cacay1 (84679)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
21 Aug 23
@TheHorse , she might be but she is 2 years old and time may forget about your wonderful moments.
@JudyEv (352842)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Aug 23
I'm sure you will miss the kids but I'm also sure you have your reasons.
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@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Aug 23
I think that bad lady is going to "go down," and I don't want to go down with her.
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@JudyEv (352842)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Aug 23
@TheHorse Fair enough. Get out while the going is good.
@Mike197602 (15510)
• United Kingdom
20 Aug 23
I love adoption...as I was adopted too My weekend is not good as I have walked out of my job and a family member is missing. That being said I can apparently walk in to another job and I have the time to look for the family member before we have to get the police involved...so the timing isn't that bad
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@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Aug 23
Um, that sounds kind of serious. I walked away from the scary African lady. But she still owes me about $1,150. I hope you can walk on to that new job. And that you find your relative Does that person have a tendency to go missing?
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@Mike197602 (15510)
• United Kingdom
21 Aug 23
@TheHorse no he's still not been seen, he's had some issues in the past.
@LindaOHio (188220)
• United States
20 Aug 23
That's excellent news. I'm so happy for her. Today we are going to Red Lobster to celebrate hubby's birthday. Enjoy your Sunday.
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@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Aug 23
I hope you enjoy Red Lobster. I already sang for him.
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@LindaOHio (188220)
• United States
20 Aug 23
@TheHorse Yes, thank you. RL is always good!!!
@KityCat (7745)
• India
20 Aug 23
Good that she is comfortable with them .
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@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Aug 23
Yep. I have enjoyed working with her.
@MarieCoyle (43635)
20 Aug 23
I am glad for the little one, that she has a family. I wish her much happiness One of my children is adopted. Probably one of my greatest accomplishments in life, and I am so honored to be his mother.
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@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Aug 23
I would be proud as well.
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@MarieCoyle (43635)
20 Aug 23
@TheHorse Thank you. I hope you have a good and safe journey.
@GardenGerty (163399)
• United States
20 Aug 23
Hot, hot hot in Kansas. I must have missed a post where you said you would no longer work at the flaky daycare. Glad she was adopted.
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@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Aug 23
There's a storm coming up from the South here. But I'm not sure if it will reach Northern California. I am hoping to head to Montana today.
@celticeagle (174103)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Aug 23
It's too bad you had to make this decision. I hope that little cutie has a happy and productive life too. So glad she was found by caring people.
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@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Aug 23
I am glad too.
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@RubyHawk (99397)
• Atlanta, Georgia
20 Aug 23
She’s a cute little girl. I hope she has a happy life.
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@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Aug 23
She seems to be off to a good start.
@dya80dya (36956)
20 Aug 23
My weekend is boring. She is cute.
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@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Aug 23
Have you considered knitting Or restoring vintage loudspeakers?
@Beestring (15333)
• Hong Kong
20 Aug 23
She is adorable. Glad she has been adopted. Hope she has a happy life.
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@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Aug 23
I hope so too.
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@Treborika (17895)
• Mombasa, Kenya
20 Aug 23
Its going on so well. Good luck in your endeavours
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@TheHorse (226278)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Aug 23
Thank you.