Goodbye Karen.

I watched today as a friend was laid to rest.  I watched something I hope and pray I never have to experience, parents attending the funeral of a child.  It was heartbreaking.  It is still shocking.  It was terrible.  Karen was so full of life and always had a smile on her face.  I did not see her that often but when I did she always had that big smile on her face.

I experience families dealing with death every day.  I help dying people make sure their final wishes will be carried out.  But when a 26 year old is called home, it is so very different.  It makes me look at my job differently.  It makes me look at life differently.  On Friday, Karen posted on her Facebook account that she was going to the zoo.  On Saturday, the car she was riding in stuck a semi and she was gone.  Please take a moment from your busy lives and be thankful for not what you have but who you have in your life and make that hug last just a little longer.  

So as the Father said, Karen, fly with the angels and sing in the choir of all choirs.  

My babies

Yesterday Madison started first grade.  She loves going to school and was ready for the full day of new experiences.  When I asked her about the best part of her first day - lunch.  Yup, lunch.  I know she enjoyed the rest of the day as well but she was so excited to eat lunch at school and ride the bus home.  

Then today when I went to pick up Reagan, he was not in his room.  He had been moved to the Preschool Room!  I was a little sad, I guess I just wasn't ready for that although I am excited for the new learning experiences for Reagan.

So there you have it, my babies are officially no longer babies.  (Although I have known that for quite some time)

15 minutes and counting...

My how time creeps by as you sit on the floor while your toddler bonds with the toilet.  Last night during bath time Reagan said potty and climbed out of the tub and onto the toilet.  Nothing happened but it's a start.  Today we bought a little insert for the big seat so he doesn't fall in.  It has Elmo on it so that made his day.  Today we sat for 15 minutes, nothing happened but we'll get there.  I don't know if we're ready for this!!!

Today Madison gets to meet her teacher and bring her supplies to school.  She is pretty excited.  Monday will be here before we know it!