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5 things to consider before hosting an au pair

December 28, 2022

The decision to become an au pair host family should not be taken lightly. My family recently embarked on this process when my youngest essentially got kicked out of daycare because he had mastered the art of escaping the classroom. At the same time, I was considering a new job opportunity that would require meRead the Post

Full circle open adoption realizations

December 23, 2022

I’ve been thinking about our open adoption more than usual lately. (When you’re a birthmom, you never really stop thinking about your experience and what you’ve been through and your child, but there are times when it’s more top-of-mind than others). As I was driving home from work a few weeks ago in the rushRead the Post

My kid got kicked out of daycare and now we have an au pair.

December 6, 2022

I wish I could think of a more creative title for this post. But I’m all for cutting to the chase. A few months ago, I got a call from my kids’ daycare. I was expecting it to be about my 5-year-old daughter, Hadley, who was a few months away from starting kindergarten and didn’tRead the Post

Hello there.

March 29, 2022

Hi! I’m Amy. I am a wife to Aaron, mother to Teague (7), Hadley (5) and Lawson (2), birthmother to Deanna (17), follower of Jesus, and lover of watermelon and crab legs. I come across as serious and reserved, but those close to me know that I am quite silly and don’t take myself tooRead the Post

About Amy

Amy-Sink

Hi! I'm Amy Sink. I live in Raleigh, NC. I'm a wife, mom to three littles, full-time marketer, occasional runner, recovering perfectionist. I'm also a proud birthmom to a 17-year-old daughter, who I placed in an open adoption in 2005. I enjoy writing about an assortment of topics including navigating life as a birthmother, raising littles while maintaining a career, hosting our family's first au pair, finding work-appropriate pants that fit after the pandemic, and making peace with the fact that kids will destroy all the pretty things and life isn't perfect. Thanks for following along!

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Ordered Teague some new soccer cleats from Amazon. He tracked the package every day, minute-by-minute. Finally arrived today…package was feeling kind of light. Opened it up and… 🧐⚽️🫥
Just a sergeant keeping a sister safe in downtown Asheville. 💙
Sure he’s the third child, but he’s only two and he can’t stop won’t stop. #thirdchild #momlifebelike #boymom #escapeartist #why
What an incredible word from my sis-in-law, Pastor @jennygrichardson this morning at @newpath_church! 🙌🏼
I think his exact words were something like “You’re the worst and most annoying mom ever” but who’s keeping track? He’ll thank me later when he has all of his adult teeth and his stitches haven’t turned into horrible scars. Have you done anything to be nominated by your kid for worst mom ever? Please share. #sorrynotsorry #worstmomaward #thatswhatmomsarefor
Practicing self-care @manesocietync with @kaitandmane 🫶🏼

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