Author Archives: thisnest

About thisnest

The Sparrows are happily married, and the parents of five children. Donna and her husband Antonio are college sweethearts who also raised his seven siblings, many with special needs, for nearly two decades. Along the way they have navigated the ups and downs of being a blended, black, white, and brown family. Donna celebrates each day of blessings and embraces her family’s “interraciality” through poetry, anecdotes, and glimpses into her beautifully chaotic life on her blog at www.ThisNest.com

Wishing On A Star

Posted on July 28, 2013 by thisnest

  Wrapped snugly in a blanket, we cuddled up together on the back patio as the sun faded into night time. You were so excited when the stars began to appear, pointing to the first of the evening with your … Continue reading →

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Farewell, Crappy Tuesday

Posted on July 24, 2013 by thisnest

Worst. Exam. Ever. I’m speechless. I did prepare for this – for days and days, actually. Study, study, study…and still I sat there, con-freakin-fused. I’m not used to that, you know. Hours of study group usually yield me a fairly … Continue reading →

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Our Most Valuable Player

Posted on July 15, 2013 by thisnest

He has always been an athlete, our first-born. He has been throwing and running and climbing and jumping at a level above what is age appropriate since forever. He’s had a six-pack since he was a toddler, for crying out … Continue reading →

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Getting Rich

Posted on July 9, 2013 by thisnest

“Mama, do you know that there are three ways to get rich?” “Really?” “Yes. You can get a job, or you can get married, or well, the third way is not good and I would never do it…it’s called stealing.” “Well, I … Continue reading →

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Our Birthday, My Gift

Posted on July 3, 2013 by thisnest

Adarius, My beautiful boy, I am so over-the-top in love with you. Someday when, God-willing, you have a beautiful boy of your own…maybe you will understand what I mean. You have been such a gift since the day I first … Continue reading →

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