A Message of Unity: Election 2012

Hello Baby.

A mix of emotions this morning.
And it's not just for me. I'm thinking about...you.
You can't speak for yourself yet.
So it's my privilege to have a voice for you and your future.

Regardless of last night's election results, 

I remind myself that faith endures
and pray that one day you will understand the importance of these words.
Growing up, we would say this every morning before school announcements:

"I pledge allegiance to the flag 

of the United States of America

and to the Republic

for which it stands

one Nation under God

indivisible

with liberty 

and justice for all."

And I couldn't of said it better myself:
Read This.
And This.

XOXO-Mom

Dear Baby C: My Hopes For You

Hello Baby!

As your due date quickly approaches...

(ready or not, FEBRUARY 1st, here we come!)

I've been thinking a lot about my hopes and dreams for you. 

Little thoughts that I've had while I'm at a red light, or laying in bed, whenever...

From Here.

In no particular order...

I hope that you will:

1. be smart and have your Daddy's work ethic 

2. be curious and creative like me

3. have a kind and forgiving heart

4. be stead fast and strong in what you believe in, no regrets

5. find a wife and have a (big!) family someday that loves you as much as I do

6. have a hilarious and contagious sense of humor

7. learn to appreciate the little things

8. find and do something that makes you genuinely happy

9. love adventure, being outside, seeing new places, and trying new things

10. be understanding and empathetic to others who deserve it; regardless of gender, race, or background

11. appreciate and love animals, especially dogs, especially corgis

12. do something positive to change the world, no matter how big or small

13. be healthy and take care of your body. you only have one.

14. spend time with your family, including extended family, whenever you can

15. be a good and patient listener

16. give me and Mr. C lots of hugs, even when you're all grown up

17. learn to 2 step like your Daddy

18. be amazed by the ocean and feel small when you look at the stars

19. never forget where you came from

20. open your heart to find and accept God

Can't wait for the whole world to meet you Baby C. 

XOXO- LC