Random Thoughts:
The plague is back. I have no idea why. I’m home sick again today, coughing and hacking like my lungs are trying to come out of my throat. It sucks.
A Photo Just Because:
Can you believe I haven’t taken even one photo this week? I don’t even have an explanation for why. Since I don’t have anything current I’m sharing this super cute photo of Cady from seven years ago. Can you believe this sweet baby is starting second grade on Monday?
Stuff I Did This Week:
Tuesday… I didn’t write anything. I guess that’s the them for the week. Wednesday I told you about a great site where you can shop online and get cash back for your purchases. Yesterday I had a guest post from a friend about raising strong daughters.
Some Great Stuff I Read:
One of the reasons I haven’t felt like writing or taking photos is that my heart has been aching with the weight of what has been in the news this week. I’m sure everyone is on overload with all of this, but these are three of the best things I’ve read about it.
- Alex from Late Enough wrote I am a woman and I am capable of deciding if I am more important than my fetus.
- Jezebel had a great article from Erin Gloria Ryan about what happens when there is just no anger left.
- Jenny Chiu wrote about how now? It’s personal.
I loved that Jezebel piece.
And thanks for including mine. I was worried about posting it and have been so glad to see people responding and sharing it.
I’m glad you wrote it. The thing that has had my stomach in knots all week is the fact this affects my daughter. Going after me is one thing, but going after her is another story entirely. Just no.
Sorry you’re not feeling well again. But that pic of Cady surely cheered you up, right? I know it did me!
And you KNOW how I feel about all that crap this week… Off to read Alex’s post.
Hope you feel better over the weekend…
I love that photo, but almost every photo of her that age looks like that. She was always super happy and smiley.
Great links. I’ve been reading and listening to all of this with a heavy heart as well.
The weight is heavy.
This has been a heavy week. I had one decent night of sleep. I hope you feel better!
Oh, and last but not least…Cady was so stinkin’ cute! Don’t you wish you could jump into the computer and hold them like that for just a few minutes?
YES! Especially today. I would give anything to have one of those slobbery kisses. I can imagine her little feet pumping away on my legs as she tries to climb up me.
That baby face!!!
Sorry you are sick again.
I know that stuff is getting you down. Don’t let it. Abortion is a straw man. I don’t think anyone’s going to touch it.
We are registered Republicans here. Our kids are taught to respect the President of the United States whether we voted for him or not. And this year, we are hoping against hope that Marcel, the monkey from Friends, changes his mind and runs. In February, Mickey and I looked at each other and shrugged. They had no one we would vote for and hadn’t narrowed it down yet.
She had the most precious baby face. I wish I could squish it again.
Absolutely love that pic of your sweet girl!
{I love that while your heart was heavy, you read and gave back/paid forward. Says so very much about *you!*}
My sweet, sweet girl. I’m so lonesome for her today.
I was so yucky sick last week. I am just today feeling like I am coming out of my cold grouchiness. I know my family is happy.
I hope you start feeling better.
Love the picture of Cady. She is so sweet.
I’m feeling better today. I hope it sticks. Hope you feel better too.