Most people would say I have a strange last name. It is one that has kind of haunted me throughout childhood as it is easily made fun of. To give you an idea, Microsoft spell checker suggest 'Dummy' as an alternative spelling...and unfortunately, I have more than once 'accepted' this change instead of hitting 'ignore'. This can cause a bit of an embarrassing situation...I learned really quickly how to recall email messages!!! Anyway, when I was growing up I always said I wanted to get married as soon as possible to get rid of my last name. And now here I am single, and planning on raising a child with the same last name...my poor little sweetheart! I actually think it is a really cool last name. It is French/Dutch, and if people would just *think* before they pronounce it, they would probably get it right! It has a great history and I hope that my child also sees one day how wonderfully unique it really is...even if it takes the 20+ years it took me to appreciate it :)
About: This blog has been created to document my journey through the international adoption process from the research phase to bringing my forever child home.
