mid-week update

Today, I was able to shower after coming home from Stroller Strides thanks to my friend Susan.
I met Susan through a cloth diapering Web site, and she lives in town and has been been very generous with toys and beautiful clothes no longer needed by her 2-year-old daughter. Today, after Stroller Strides I picked up a bag of goodies from her. Cora was asleep when we got home, but woke up when we came upstairs. Lately she hasn't enjoyed her time in the playpen while I shower if she is awake. So today, I found this new-to-Cora toy, a radio that plays music when you push the buttons. I showed Cora how to use it and escaped to the shower. She was still happily playing with it when I was finished. (phew!)



On Sunday, Stace jogged with Cora to the mall, to take in the Santa Clarita Marathon festivities.

Oh, and today is the five-year anniversary of my car crash. As I do each year, it's a day to reflect on God's goodness to me and my loved ones in keeping me protected, that I am still here and now in good health. Looking at Cora makes that reflection even more meaningful. Thank you, Jesus, for your many blessings!