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Marcie Pickelsimer is the adoptive parent of two boys from two different countries. She is a former English teacher who loves being a stay-at-home mom and a freelance writer. She lives in the Chicago suburbs in a beautiful old bungalow with her family and the obligatory black lab.

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Happy Adoption Day or not?

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Friday was our son's third adoption day so we behaved as many adoptive families do, we celebrated. We have long...
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