Another thing about the adoption thing -- I bet it SAVES the federal government a whole lot more than four weeks salary when an orphan gets adopted or a foster child gets homed, at least in the long run.
Guess Michelle Bachman doesn't have an exclusive on Teh Stupid Crazy, though.
Wow, Kat-- definite health ~ma for your sister.
And you don't suck.
This morning I have to go to a Mother's Day brunch at Abby's school. She's wearing her pink "Princess" apron. I love my kid.
Fascinating stats about mothers from the census: [link]
Frex, 80% of women 40-44 are mothers. It was 90% 30 years ago.
I CAN NOT EVEN ADDRESS THE FAMILY LEAVE COMMENT. I WANT TO HURT THINGS.
Awwww!
I'm having trouble finding my motivation this morning, even the prospect of a quick expedition to the market to get Corn Flakes for my breakfast isn't moving me any faster than this.
Kat loads of recover-ma for your sister! It's both amazing and scary.
So my mother got her Mother's Day present. And opened it. Loved it, but now she's disappointed because, and I quote, "I thought there was going to be another box coming."
I... have no words.
Kat, lots of recovery ~ma for your sister.
Don't get me started on family leave right now, because I'm a little too close to the issue. And 4 weeks? It's a start, but not nearly enough. Assholes.
I... have no words.
"What did my father get you?"
"What did my father get you?"
Heh.
heh heh heh...
If she starts bitching and/or whining, I think I shall break this out.
Sparky is wise. And evil. I love that combo.