Colombian Culture, Colombia Adoption and Raising Colombian Kids

Two years ago. I posted about the Colombian Version of Halloween. Might I recommend that you read the informative post. http://raisingcolombiankids.blogspot.com/2009/10/colombian-halloween.html

Here are my favorite posts about Colombian History: Pedro Pascasio Martinez. This is my favorite story of Colombian independence. [It helps that my husband's family is distantly related to this guy -- but such a cool story for any Colombianito] http://raisingcolombiankids.blogspot.com/2009/08/pedro-pascasio-child-hero-with.html Sebastian Belalcazar http://raisingcolombiankids.blogspot.com/2010/09/one-familys-return-trip-goodbye-bogota.html Juan Jose Rondon http://raisingcolombiankids.blogspot.com/2010/08/one-familys-return-trip-afrocolombian.html Colombian Independence and the Flower Vase http://raisingcolombiankids.blogspot.com/2010/07/bicentennial-of-colombian-independence.html Bochica http://raisingcolombiankids.blogspot.com/2009/09/bochica-fascinating-story.html Aquiminzaque http://raisingcolombiankids.blogspot.com/2009/03/muisca-indigenous-names-from-hunza.html

Here are my favorite recipes -- mostly from Abuelita Carmen. #1 -- Abuelita Carmen's Empanadas de Carne -- originally posted on December 19, 2008 http://raisingcolombiankids.blogspot.com/2008/12/abuelita-carmens-colombian-empanadas-de.html #2 -- Abuelita Carmen's Tamales Boyacenses -- This delicious, yet time consuming treat is a staple of Christmas or New Year's dinner -- originally posted on December 29, 2008 http://raisingcolombiankids.blogspot.com/2008/12/abuelita-carmens-tamales-boyacenses.html #3 -- Abuelita Carmen's Caldo de Papas -- originally posted on March 24, 2009 http://raisingcolombiankids.blogspot.com/2009/03/abuelita-carmens-caldo-de-papas.html #4 -- Abuelita Carmen's Limonada -- originally posted on May 14, 2009 http://raisingcolombiankids.blogspot.com/2009/05/abuelita-carmens-limonada.html #5 -- Brazo de Reina -- originally posted on May 24, 2010 http://raisingcolombiankids.blogspot.com/2010/05/produce-alone-is-worth-trip-brazo-de.html BONUS: Meet...

I'd like to highlight what I consider to be the best music posts from the past three years. I hope you'll take the time to check them out. #1 -- History of Salsa Series -- started on March 15, 2011 If you have missed the wonderful series that Colombian Daddy has been providing over the last 7 months, you have really missed out. Known as Tunes for Tuesday, he has provided a great history into the development of this Colombian sound. Read his first post in the series here: http://raisingcolombiankids.blogspot.com/2011/03/tunes-for-tuesday-intro-to-salsa.html #2 -- Pombo Musical -- originally posted on March 16, 2010 http://raisingcolombiankids.blogspot.com/2010/03/pombo-musical.html #3 -- Francisco el Hombre -- originally posted May 28, 2009 http://raisingcolombiankids.blogspot.com/2009/05/francisco-el-hombre-legendary-man-that.html #4 -- The Colombian National Anthem (with English Translation of Chorus and 1st verse) -- originally posted on April 14, 2009 http://raisingcolom...

Three years ago this week, I started the Raising Colombian Kids Blog. I did so in hopes of filling a need for more information -- in English -- for families with Colombian Kids. In the first weeks, I had just a few followers, and now -- though I still cannot say that I have thousands. I am happy to be reaching many of you. This week I wanted to highlight some of my favorite posts from the past. Today, I wanted to highlight some of my favorite blogs from the past. Please take time to read them :) Here are my top 5 posts on appropriate etiquette in Colombia: #1 The Colombian Concept of Time -- original post date January 8, 2009: http://raisingcolombiankids.blogspot.com/2009/01/colombian-concept-of-time.html #2 Taxi Etiquette -- original post date July 1, 2010 http://raisingcolombiankids.blogspot.com/2010/07/one-familys-return-trip-taxi-etiquette.html #3 Bus Etiquette #1 -- original post date June 28, 2010 http://raisingcolombiankids.blogspot.com/2010/06/one-familys-return-trip-b...

This most recent Wait List was published by ICBF on October 21, 2011. Once again, there has been a lot of movement. Great news for adoptive parents and for Colombian Children!! Remember, the ICBF Wait List applies to adoptions through ICBF only -- not through CASAS PRIVADAS. It also ONLY APPLIES TO NON-COLOMBIAN FAMILIES. It DOES NOT reflect special needs children. The definition of special needs are children with disabilities, children over 8 years of age, and sibling groups of 3 or more. EVERY CATEGORY HAS ADVANCED THIS TIME!!! The dates that have moved are in BOLD . Also, this list only reflects that there are no more dossiers at the national office prior to the date shown. Dossiers from before December 2007 in the 0-23 months category, for example, may still need a referral, but they have already been sent to a region and are no longer waiting at the national office. Age of Child ------- Date of Application Approval by ICBF Child 0-12 months ------ Dec - 2007 Child 13 - 23 months ...