Grama Barb & Alice. May 9th, 2012.
Earlier today I took a bouquet of peonies to a friend for her birthday and those flowers reminded me of a picture I took when Alice was just six weeks old. Since I take a lot of photos, I often like to look back through them to see what I was doing on this exact date in previous years.
It's hard to believe that, two years ago today, I had only been a mother for just a few short weeks. Seeing Alice so small and so helpless feels like a lifetime ago. Looking back at this photo, though, I can see my little girl in her newborn face and it reminds me that, no matter how old she gets, she will always be my baby.
I haven't been able to stop thinking about this tragedy since I heard about it earlier in the week. It makes me sick to my stomach to think about what his parents are going through. And it's a reminder for me to never ever take a moment with my baby for granted.
Weekly Workouts: Monday - Run! 4.2 miles/39 min/403 ft elev gain. Tuesday - CrossFit! Strict shoulder press 40 reps @ 65% 1RM (5 strict pull-ups for every re-rack of the bar) 60lbs, 15 pull-ups. WOD: 5RFT of: 400m run + 20 wall balls (14lbs) + 15 push press (65lbs) = 23:49. Wednesday - Rest Day! Thursday - CrossFit! Skill Toes-to-bar (still hurts my hip flexor!). Strength: 3 RM overhead squat (65lbs). WOD: 7 min AMRAP of: 5 OHS (45lbs) + 8 T2B (K2E for me) + 20 double-unders. Friday - CrossFit! Skill: Handstand push-ups... I did FOUR kipping HSPUs in a row without any ab-mats! WOD: Chelsea! 30 min EMOTM of 5 pull-ups + 10 push-ups + 15 air squats = 28 rounds (blue band, knee push-ups).
yep, I heard about that. It made me feel physically sick. that poor family.
ReplyDeleteI think you and I maybe can sympathize even more, because we only have one child.
Our whole world. I pray I never have to go through the hell she is going through right now :(
Cute! Thanks again! I love my peonies!!! Xo
ReplyDeleteNice job on the HSPUs!!
ReplyDeleteI saw that too on instagram and hadn't actually read the whole post, but it's just heart breaking. I watched the way the whole community gathered around them and raised something like $50k and it was a really beautiful way to see social media utilized. It also made me reflect a lot on religion. I'm not particularly religious, and a deep connection with religion seems to bring so much peace to those shaken by such an unspeakable tragedy. I don't know where I'm really going with this but it does make you stop and think for certain... And be grateful.
ReplyDeleteLove that baby Alice face, and I always love checking in with your 'real' photos here in the blog (even if I don't always find the time to comment!). Happy Mother's Day :)
Oh my, such a terrible tragedy. I can't tell you how many close calls we have had just crossing the busy streets in our city. It is my worst nightmare. My heart goes out to them.
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures of the peonies and Alice. It is a tragedy when a child is injured or killed. You feel so helpless in those situations. It's so sad. xoxo
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