Wishing for the Right Wish

About Elaine H.

Elaine is the creator of the blog That Thing in September, a blog about the day-to-day adventures of life with her partner Danielle. The couple has been dealing with infertility issues for the past four years, and the blog has been a therapeutic way to document that journey. They are currently the foster moms of two young children and hope to pursue private adoption in the near future.

Wishing for the Right Wish

Dec. 1, 2015 by Elaine H.

This year, I get to be Santa. In one short year, the number of stockings on our mantle has doubled from two to four; big bags of presents have been stockpiled in our bedroom. (note to Santa: Keep away from the Target toy aisle until further notice.) Matching "Santa's Helper" … Read More »

I’ve Been to Mexico

Nov. 1, 2015 by Elaine H.

When I graduated from college, I packed my Toyota Corolla to the brim with clothes, sentiment-laden knick knacks, two guitars, a box of books, and a sense of adventure – and moved across the country from South Carolina to the southern-most tip of Texas, right on the border of … Read More »