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Remembering Newtown: Celebrating every parenting moment

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Published: 2012-12-21 10:23:12
Updated: 2012-12-21 10:23:12

Posted: December 21, 2012

Tags: Mom's Life

This past week, I am so thankful for the nagging; the crying; the whining; the "listening ears" that aren't turned on; the piles of laundry; the before dawn wake-ups; the leaves tracked in on the just cleaned floor; the last-minute, hectic holiday rush; the endless dirty dishes; the tussles over toys.

And I'm blessed for the hugs and kisses; big smiles; shouts of "Mommy!" when I return; evening holiday light trips; that wide-eyed Christmas excitement; bedtime stories; snuggles on the couch; and all those little I love yous sprinkled in most days.

I feel so lucky to have all of this - the good and the bad - this last week. They all are little moments those parents in Newtown will never have again. And my heart breaks.

My thoughts and prayers are with them today and always.

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Amen...
angelienna
December 21, 2012 12:11 p.m.
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Well said...puts things in perspective.
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December 21, 2012 2:25 p.m.
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My heart hurts for the parents who lost their babies, just unimaginable the pain they are dealing with. I pray for peace and also that something meaningful and good comes out of this tragedy. Too often horrible events happen and a month or two later they are forgotten by most. We are the sum of our experiences and we are doomed to repeat what we do not learn from.
pss3
December 21, 2012 9:24 p.m.
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I thought the same thing this evening as I watched my boys put together our gingerbread house. I feel lucky for each and every day with them...good and bad.
triciajo2000
December 21, 2012 10:26 p.m.
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It feels very good celebrating these type of moments and these type of moments are remembered for a long period of time. onesie
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December 25, 2012 6:26 a.m.
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