“I have a dream… that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”

What a night it was.  Jrock and I were so hoping that Obama would win… not only do we think he’s a good leader for the US – but what an amazing role model to have just next door.  A black man in White House. Wow.

Our Canadian society is so influenced by American media – our kids especially are so prey to American TV stereotypes. I dare say that Barak Obama as US President will reframe our North American society’s view of what a person of colour can achieve, and even, represent.  Last night, he represented a movement of youth, vitality, hope, positivity and inclusiveness.

To leave you with some of the inspiration we felt last night:

Our dear friends in Calgary sent us some flowers - to congratulate us on the referral of our two new daughters. 

Thanks guys!  It’s just lovely.

You are always so thoughtful!

My friend N just got home two weeks ago with her new little daughter from Ethiopia!

Little A – also known as "Miss Independant"

I missed seeing them at the airport so this past week I gave her a call and we went on a little outing.  The newest addition, A, and her big sister, M, went with us to the farmer’s market.  We got some sushi and potstickers and pretzels and had a picnic in the basement of the Environmental Education Centre across the street. Then, after looking at all the displayed owls on the top floor, we went off to the playground. 

sushi, potsticker and pretzel picnic!

It’s just amazing to see how well A has adapted – I mean, she is only 3 years old and she is getting along well with her sister… M is doing a great job at becoming a “big sister” (she has two older brothers, so this is a major adjustment!) and it’s just great to see how well my friend N can communicate with A. 

New sisters M & A

The other fascinating thing is to see how SMALL she is – we think our girls are maybe 6 months or so younger… but they are 1 inch shorter and 5+ pounds lighter. Definitely they are only in a size 2, although we think they are probably closer to 3 in age.  Anyway, it’s nice they will have a playmate around their age – and from Ethiopia, to boot!