Cooper is in a contest on Shantell's website-please vote for him!! He's in Picture 5.
http://shantellwyatt.blogspot.com/2008/04/my-first-contest.html
Thanks!!!!!!
Megan
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Moral dilemna
Is it not our responsibility as adults to speak up for those who are not able to do it for themselves or don't comprehend the danger they are being placed in?
Speaking from what I think is sound mind right now, I would hope that if my friends saw me placing my kids, husband, or animal in a situation that could
potentially be deadly were I in a position not of sound mind, they would speak up. Please do so, if you ever see this happening! My families' well-being is more important to me
than the temporary anger I'd feel towards you.
Why do we always sit by and watch a possible catastrophe in the works? How is it possible that this is something so innate in humans to do? We just sit back, not wanting to seem as though we're meddling in other people's business. This is what keeps us from speaking up and taking a stand for an innocent little being that has no control whatsoever over the situation they are placed in...and its become normal to them, which will in turn repeat the cycle for generations to come.
A couple of completely different occurences with different people have come up in the past few weeks bringing me to this topic. This is the internal battle that I'm having: Will it matter or make a difference if I have my say...with the hopes that it may provide a needed realization that may lead to some sort of change? Or would it fall on deaf ears? If I don't, could I live with myself if something happened?
I am, by no means, a perfect person or parent(although I do have a friend who is: shout-out S.W.!), but these situations aren't the typical "turn your head for half a second and the baby fell over," its just bad, bad stuff that rational people would find apalling, but these people have accepted as commonplace. Maybe because they've never been caught by official authorities, or because they have never even been called out on it, or they just really believe its okay.
One thing I want to come out of writing this, if anything at all....is if you see me putting my family (or any family, for that matter) in danger in any way, I hope....no, I beg of you to speak up and stop me!
I welcome your thoughts.....
Speaking from what I think is sound mind right now, I would hope that if my friends saw me placing my kids, husband, or animal in a situation that could
potentially be deadly were I in a position not of sound mind, they would speak up. Please do so, if you ever see this happening! My families' well-being is more important to me
than the temporary anger I'd feel towards you.
Why do we always sit by and watch a possible catastrophe in the works? How is it possible that this is something so innate in humans to do? We just sit back, not wanting to seem as though we're meddling in other people's business. This is what keeps us from speaking up and taking a stand for an innocent little being that has no control whatsoever over the situation they are placed in...and its become normal to them, which will in turn repeat the cycle for generations to come.
A couple of completely different occurences with different people have come up in the past few weeks bringing me to this topic. This is the internal battle that I'm having: Will it matter or make a difference if I have my say...with the hopes that it may provide a needed realization that may lead to some sort of change? Or would it fall on deaf ears? If I don't, could I live with myself if something happened?
I am, by no means, a perfect person or parent(although I do have a friend who is: shout-out S.W.!), but these situations aren't the typical "turn your head for half a second and the baby fell over," its just bad, bad stuff that rational people would find apalling, but these people have accepted as commonplace. Maybe because they've never been caught by official authorities, or because they have never even been called out on it, or they just really believe its okay.
One thing I want to come out of writing this, if anything at all....is if you see me putting my family (or any family, for that matter) in danger in any way, I hope....no, I beg of you to speak up and stop me!
I welcome your thoughts.....
Enough Said? Things weighing heavily on my mind currently
This weekend, I encountered two circumstances which really hit me hard and make me so angry both at the fact that people are careless enough to allow these things to happen and angry that I am essentially helpless to do anything to fix the problems. It really makes me want to become a child/animal right's activist. Anyone want to join me?
From the MADD Website:
1) “Driving intoxicated with children in the car is a form of child abuse pure and simple. It must not be tolerated by lawmakers, communities, or family members. No child should be put at risk by having to ride in the car with a drinking driver. We call on lawmakers and public safety officials to do more to stop drivers from taking deadly chances with the lives of kids.”
Glynn Birch
MADD National President
http://www.madd.org/Drunk-Driving/Drunk-Driving/Programs/View-Program.aspx?program=2
From the Humane Society of the U.S.:
2) Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet
By making sure that your pet can't have puppies or kittens, you'll have peace of mind that his or her offspring won't be euthanized in an animal shelter.
Many people are surprised to learn that nationwide more than 3 million cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters. You might think that these are animals born in the streets or there is something "wrong" with them. But often they are the offspring of cherished family pets, even purebreds. Maybe someone's dog or cat got out just that one time or maybe the litter was intentional, but efforts to find enough good homes failed.
Still the result is homeless animals that have to be euthanized because there are more dogs and cats entering shelters than there are people willing to provide them with loving care. Even if you do find homes for your pet's puppies or kittens, that means there are fewer homes available to take in other pets from shelters. Spay/neuter is the only permanent, 100-percent effective method of birth control for dogs and cats.
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/why_you_should_spay_or_neuter_your_pet.html
From the MADD Website:
1) “Driving intoxicated with children in the car is a form of child abuse pure and simple. It must not be tolerated by lawmakers, communities, or family members. No child should be put at risk by having to ride in the car with a drinking driver. We call on lawmakers and public safety officials to do more to stop drivers from taking deadly chances with the lives of kids.”
Glynn Birch
MADD National President
http://www.madd.org/Drunk-Driving/Drunk-Driving/Programs/View-Program.aspx?program=2
From the Humane Society of the U.S.:
2) Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet
By making sure that your pet can't have puppies or kittens, you'll have peace of mind that his or her offspring won't be euthanized in an animal shelter.
Many people are surprised to learn that nationwide more than 3 million cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters. You might think that these are animals born in the streets or there is something "wrong" with them. But often they are the offspring of cherished family pets, even purebreds. Maybe someone's dog or cat got out just that one time or maybe the litter was intentional, but efforts to find enough good homes failed.
Still the result is homeless animals that have to be euthanized because there are more dogs and cats entering shelters than there are people willing to provide them with loving care. Even if you do find homes for your pet's puppies or kittens, that means there are fewer homes available to take in other pets from shelters. Spay/neuter is the only permanent, 100-percent effective method of birth control for dogs and cats.
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/why_you_should_spay_or_neuter_your_pet.html
Thank you, Cooper
- Thank you for helping me realize all that I had taken for granted before as I was still childlike in many senses prior to having you
- Thanks for really teaching me things I thought I knew the meaning of like: sleep deprivation, fear, love, and happiness
Now I have lived it and understand it all fully and have felt all of the pain it entails....and am better for it. - Thank you for helping to me to be a little more selfless and a little obsessive over every detail of your little bitty life, for its
made me focus less on the petty day by day drama that I allowed myself to be sucked into and create before. - Thank you for helping me to proudly release my inner dork and help to teach me that being "cool," is subjective, and it doesn't matter at all in the grand scheme of things...as long as I am a good mother to you and good to others.
- Thanks for slowing me down and giving my life meaning, the kind of meaning I'm so proud to have and the responsibility I would never wish to relinquish.
- Thanks for making me appreciate all that my Mom went through in raising us and what a phenomenal job she did, which I never gave her credit for until now.
- Thanks for making the hurt so much deeper now when I see other children or parents hurting, you have given me more compassion than I thought possible.
- Thanks for teaching me that the world is a much better place when it doesn't revolve around me.
- Thank you for giving me so very much to be thankful for that I could never possibly express it all!
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Cooper's own blog
Hey guys!
Cooper has a new blog of his own now. Please check it regularly to keep up with whats going on with him and his life.
We're hoping that some of his friends will follow suit and start a blog of their own because we'd love to keep up with them too.
Cooper's blog
Cooper has a new blog of his own now. Please check it regularly to keep up with whats going on with him and his life.
We're hoping that some of his friends will follow suit and start a blog of their own because we'd love to keep up with them too.
Cooper's blog
Monday, March 10, 2008
I'm getting a big head
Thats right, ladies, be jealous-I've got a good-looking fella after my heart.
He screams with joy when I walk into a room, flaps and flails his arms and legs around in delight, and listens to me intently with a look that says that all that I say is profound and meaningful...and laughs hysterically at my cheesy jokes. These are things that I've been trying to convince his Daddy to do for years!
As if just having a child wasn't wondrous enough, I've given birth to my biggest admirer, and I'm soaking it in while I can! I know this will soon be gone and I'll be that nerdy Mom that he wants nothing to do with. So bring on the fanfare, Cooper! I'll curtsy and bow when you clap for me and allow myself to secretly enjoy that you're sad when I leave the room.
For this moment in time, we can both be one another's biggest fans!
And the clencher......this is what he did when I came back from the bathroom a minute ago...this kid knows how to make his Mommy feel good.
He screams with joy when I walk into a room, flaps and flails his arms and legs around in delight, and listens to me intently with a look that says that all that I say is profound and meaningful...and laughs hysterically at my cheesy jokes. These are things that I've been trying to convince his Daddy to do for years!
As if just having a child wasn't wondrous enough, I've given birth to my biggest admirer, and I'm soaking it in while I can! I know this will soon be gone and I'll be that nerdy Mom that he wants nothing to do with. So bring on the fanfare, Cooper! I'll curtsy and bow when you clap for me and allow myself to secretly enjoy that you're sad when I leave the room.
For this moment in time, we can both be one another's biggest fans!
And the clencher......this is what he did when I came back from the bathroom a minute ago...this kid knows how to make his Mommy feel good.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Angel Babies
A friend of a friend of mine lost her precious baby girl last Monday. Though I never met Lilly, I was lucky enough to share in a little of her short life because my friend would give me updates and share pictures with me. Lilly was truly a beautiful baby and I am heartbroken for her family.
Please take a minute to visit these blogs and shower this family with your encouragement and prayers.
http://lillyinspirations.blogspot.com/
http://www.babylillyspad.blogspot.com/
This week also marks the unfortunate anniversary of the passing of Steven's cousins baby girl, Ava Grace. She too was a beautiful child with so much spirit. I attended her funeral while pregnant with Cooper and it was so hard for me, I cannot imagine the pain these mothers and families are going through.
Please pray for their comfort and for some sort of peace to come at some point, and include them in any prayer requests or chains that you are a part of.
Please take a minute to visit these blogs and shower this family with your encouragement and prayers.
http://lillyinspirations.blogspot.com/
http://www.babylillyspad.blogspot.com/
This week also marks the unfortunate anniversary of the passing of Steven's cousins baby girl, Ava Grace. She too was a beautiful child with so much spirit. I attended her funeral while pregnant with Cooper and it was so hard for me, I cannot imagine the pain these mothers and families are going through.
Please pray for their comfort and for some sort of peace to come at some point, and include them in any prayer requests or chains that you are a part of.
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