She Ain’t Heavy, She’s My Twin-Sister

I admit it. I am a sap for inspiring stories. This post shows that kindness comes in all shapes and sizes. Congratulations to both of them for reaching the finish line.

Blessings, Lydia

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Illinois twin sisters Chloe and Claire Gruenke were competing at a regional track-and-field meet this weekend, where they both participated in the 800-meter race.

During the run about 400 meters, 13-year-old Chloe felt something “pull and pop” in her thigh, eventually crumpling to the ground.

Illinois twins Chloe and Claire Gruenke

Claire, who was behind, came up and hoisted her sister on her back and powered the remaining 400 meters to finish the race.

“The energy from the crowd made me stronger,” Claire told KTVI later.

(Photo via KTVI – Source: Daily Saint)

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15 Brutally Honest Mother’s Day Cards From Kids

As I Mom myself, I’ve gotten my share of Mother’s Day cards. Some of these are pretty funny. Blessings, Lydia

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Kids sure tell it like it is…

1. This peen pony card.

15 Brutally Honest Mother’s Day Cards From Kids

2. The card that says you’re “Mostly Organized.”

15 Brutally Honest Mother’s Day Cards From Kids

3. The “Please Don’t Cook Anymore” card.

15 Brutally Honest Mother’s Day Cards From Kids

4. The “Sorry You’re So Old” card.

15 Brutally Honest Mother’s Day Cards From Kids

5. The “I Love You, but I Love Cake More” card.

15 Brutally Honest Mother’s Day Cards From Kids

6. The “You’re Terrifying” card.

15 Brutally Honest Mother’s Day Cards From Kids

7. The “I Love You More Than Snakes” card.

15 Brutally Honest Mother’s Day Cards From Kids

8. The “Thanks for the Netflix Times” card.

15 Brutally Honest Mother’s Day Cards From Kids

This “Remember When You Gave Birth?” card.

15 Brutally Honest Mother’s Day Cards From Kids

10. The “Dear Mom, I’m Kinda Weird…” card.

15 Brutally Honest Mother’s Day Cards From Kids

11. The “You’re Great, but You Could Be BETTER” card.

15 Brutally Honest Mother’s Day Cards From Kids

12. And this other “You Could Be Better” card.

15 Brutally Honest Mother’s Day Cards From Kids

13. The wino card.

15 Brutally Honest Mother’s Day Cards From Kids

14. The “I Know You Love Money, but I Have None” card.

15 Brutally Honest Mother’s Day Cards From Kids

15. And literally the cutest card in the entire world.

15 Brutally Honest Mother’s Day Cards From Kids

Source: Buzzfeed via Instagram via Lucy Taylor

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Week 19, The 52 Project

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Birthday Boy, 5.10.14

Today is Week 19 of The 52 Project. I’d like to extend an happy belated birthday to my little g’son, B. Yesterday, he turned 3 years old, which astounds me since it seems like yesterday when I watched him enter this world. In this photo, he is hamming it up for the camera as his parents prepare for a huge birthday in his honor. Of course, the birthday boy has to have a birthday hat!

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