December 14, 2012 - Tragic Friday

Today a really awful thing happened at a primary school in the United States (Newton, CT).  I know this event is hundreds of kilometers away from my home and my children, but like many others, I am horrified and scared for the future of my children and their safety when they are at school and daycare.


The sadness that I feel for the 20 young children babies and the brave teachers that tried to stop him), that were taken from their families in such a violent and horrible way is very real.  It constantly brings tears to my eyes.  I know that people are sad from all over the world.  Sometimes I wonder if I am over emotional about it.

The reasons why this tragedy happened may never be fully known.  What will be remembered forever is the stories and memories of the beautiful people who died. Hopefully something great will come out of this, perhaps a way to make schools safer for children who walk through the doors everyday and open their minds to learning.

Like all parents, worrying about your children is a part of life, I worry everyday.  This horrible and senseless act makes me want to hug them a little tighter and forget a bit about the housework.  (OK, I can forget about housework anyday!!  But this is a better reason to do so!)  My kids will always be my kids, but they will one day I hope they will grow up and they they won't want to cuddle with me before bedtime, or help me fold laundry (just like Mommy does it).  I think I am going to try harder to enjoy every moment of everyday that I have with them.

In today's (blurry) photo of the Baby he is doing his "I don't know" gesture.  It is quite cute.  He does it when he is all done, or when you ask him something.  He is becoming very intelligent, and learning to follow simple directions.  He can give something to somebody, or find somebody.