Have you ever had one of those moments when you had to rely on your 4 1/2 year old child to help you out? That happened to me yesterday morning. We bought a used treadmill on Saturday and brought it home. Wednesday was the first time I had a chance to try it out. I was trying to move it around to face the TV, so I wanted to fold it up. However, I couldn't figure out how to lock it. A little voice beside me (Caiden) said, "Oh, here Mom! You just pull this pin out and then stick it back in to make it stay!" Leave it to an almost 5-year-old to help his mom out! Luckily, he got his father's problem-solving skills and not mine!
I have struggled with writing about the shooting in Hesston - in fact, I wasn't going to post anything about it. However, for the sake of memories, I decided I should at least touch on it. It does deserve a place. It just hit so close to home - particularly since Doug was directly involved. Honestly, I sometimes feel guilty for struggling with this tragedy. I wasn't there, I didn't lose anyone close to me, and, although I know a few people who work there, I didn't know any of the victims. And I get to move on with my life with little disruption. I feel like I am on the outside looking in. But I guess that's okay. I didn't have to be directly involved for this to touch me. My heart is sad for the families of those who died, for those who were injured, for those who witnessed it, for my brother-in-law who will probably replay images over and over, for my sister and my niece and nephew who might sometimes wonder "what if?", for th...
I can't wait to have my own little "smartie pants" - that will be quite the help! :)
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