1. Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you've had a great week! My daughter got her cast off recently...
She cracked me up when, on the way to the doctor's, she said, "I can't wait to see what's inside my cast, Mom! I ate a donut today and I just know I got some sprinkles in there!" Yikes.
2. Exciting news! The book I told you about is out. You can read more about it here and check out the book tour schedule here! Super fun stuff. I can't wait!
3. On a serious note, stop by Val's site to read about a five-year-old boy with cancer and help make a difference by sending him a Christmas card. This story seriously tugged at my heart, and I was so proud of my kids for making cards for Noah after I told them about him.
I hope you'll join us in reaching out to this boy and his family. (The address and more information is over at Val's site.)
4. Along the lines of making a difference, do you want your kids to have a better understanding of the hunger and hardship that so many children around the world face every day? Check out Compassion's Web site for kids. It looks like a great tool and a neat way to help kids see how they can make a difference.
5. If you haven't before, be sure to stop by my friend Stephanie's (Metropolitan Mama) site. She does the Tuesday Tours, which is a great way to find out what's happening on the Web, and she's recently written an e-book. I'll be telling you more about her and her book this coming Mom-Monday, but in the meantime, pop on over there and say hi.
6. If you have a minute, stop by Kathy's site too for her Fessing Up Fridays. Looks like fun!
7. Last, remember when I told you how we lost our cat Chester and how my daughter made a box to save money for a new kitten? Well, yesterday she had a bake sale to raise money for her cause. I was really proud of her. She came up with the idea, baked the brownies, and set everything up herself (and this time, there was no kitchen disaster).
When she first started the whole, "I'm saving my money to buy a kitten," thing, I wasn't sure about it, but how can I say no when she's working so hard? She even asked me to take her to Target to look at prices for cat food and litter. Which I did. And which I'll be writing about soon because it was one of those mom-moments that really had an impact on me. :)
Have a great weekend, everyone. I'll see you back here for Mom-Monday!
For more 7 Quick Takes, be sure and stop by Jennifer's Conversion Diary.
6 comments:
Your kids are so innovative! Mine is just learning to write, but I'll have to check out some of your links. Esp. about the boy with cancer. :-(
Although I liked all seven quick takes for today, I'm interested in #7. My little Faith wants a kitty...but we've never had one and we already have two dogs...not to mention daddy's not really a "cat person." I hope she gets her kitty and can't wait to hear about the "mom-moment" while checking out cat supplies.
Peace to your day and weekend.
Jeanine
Hi Genny!
Thanks for mentioning Noah. A few people linked over and they, too, are making cards for him. Your children are so sweet for joining in! Thank you!
Have an awesome weekend!
So glad to hear the cast came off!
I read about Noah's story too. So heartbreaking. My heart goes out to him and his family.
I'm always struck by what sweet kids you have. Their cards look great and I'm so happy your daughter got her cast off. As for the kitten-rescue project, you sure are one supportive mom! Wow!
Thank you for including pictures of the cards your children made for Noah. I know he will be blessed by them!
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