Very random post

It was going so well. I was posting almost everyday for a week. I know, it doesn't sound like much, but a WHOLE WEEK. And then the saddest week of my life rolled around. Okay, maybe not the saddest, but it is up there. So- I took a break from blogging because, well, quite frankly, I wasn't in the mood. I've been reading, but every time I sat down to draft a blog I would quickly be reminded of all the sad events and.. well there you have it. So- to recap...


(the girls posing after seeing the show.. if you haven't heard of Pinkalicious I would recommend you get the book and then find the music. It is darling. My friend made all these little headdresses for the girls to wear.)

Two weeks ago one of my girlfriends lost her one year old niece in a tragic accident. I was again reminded how precious life is. I have been impressed with my girlfriend and her family and how they have approached such a devastating loss. I've been especially impressed with her sil and the amazing strength she has exhibited through her words. I've found myself reading her blog everyday and each time it has reaffirmed my testimony in life after death and the power of prayer. I've also been amazed by my girlfriend. She had planned this fun birthday party for her daughter and some friends to see Pinkalicious. Instead of canceling (they were still waiting for decisions to be made) she went through with it while her husband flew to his sister's side. The reason I think this is amazing, is because I know she was devastated and would have much rather not gone, and even though I'm certain it wasn't easy, she still allowed her daughter this little piece of happiness, knowing the coming week was probably going to be filled with driving and a funeral.

It is amazing to me how so many things have come about in the blogging community. Although I was involved at a very superficial level (comforting the grieving Aunt) I have been able to share in the daily recovery process of my girlfriend's grieving sil. Because of this tragedy I've hugged my kids a little tighter and relished the funny things they do that usually annoy me.. Teddy SCREAMING at the top of his lungs, Lulu shaking her fist at me when she doesn't want to do something. I know.. annoying, but small things I'm even more thankful for experiencing.


I said goodbye to two of my most favorite families in the world that are leaving our fair city. Kaycee and Brent packed up their little family and headed West (I know.. I know.. Kaycee and Brent.. my rock is gone) and Phil and Kathryn (hello- who is going to answer all of my economy questions and keep me grounded?) are now on their way to exciting international adventures. We had a final babysitting night with Jonah and were able to document this:





I've also been so sad to watch and listen to all the things about Tim Russert. I know.. a little random, especially in light of the other more personal things that have been happening, but for someone that loves politics as much as I do, how could I not be sad? The enthusiasm and love he brought to this most recent election has been exciting to watch and has once again reinvigorated me to become more politically involved. Again, random, but true.

So, there you have it. My many reasons for not blogging. I'm not really sure any of them are really valid reasons for not blogging, but today is the first day I wasn't crying my eyes out when I read my girlfriend's sil blog about life after her daughter, and I actually talked to Kaycee yesterday and didn't cry. I am making progress.

On a much lighter note- Teddy has just recently discovered how to play with a ball. This is how he crawls- on all fours. Completely entertaining.