Boots On The Ground

Our mini-social justice warriors took to the streets yesterday to make sure their message of family reunification and kindness was heard! I cannot tell you how incredibly proud I am of them. From the moment I shared with them what was going on at the US-Mexico boarder, and that children were being separated from their parents, they were determined that they were going to march/participate in any rally that was being planned. And so, on June 30th, along with thousands of people in Massachusetts and across the country, they did just that! I love that this was their idea. I love that I did not have to say "do you girls want to go" but instead they said "can we go, mama?" And if I'm being completely honest I love that they just assumed there would be a gathering like this.

I am so proud of the girls for using their voices to speak for those whose voices are being silenced. I love that their first reaction after the disbelief has worn off and the tears have stopped is "what can we do to make the world a better place?" I love that they have written letters, and made posters and marched, and that this is becoming second nature for then.Though if I'm being honest, there is part of me that wishes it wasn't becoming second nature for them. I wish our country was moving forward instead of backward, but since that's not the case I am proud and completely in awe watching them put into practice all they have grown up hearing us say.

There is no doubt in my mind that these amazing girls of ours are going to grow up to be equally amazing women. And there is no doubt in my mind that they will continue to speak truth to power for as long as necessary (and if that includes the day when they become mamas then I also have no doubt in my mind that those tiny humans will follow beautifully in their mamas footsteps)! xo 

With Thanks

We used this rainy day to decorate some Statues of Liberty from MomsRising! Our mini-activists loved this project, and we hope that Senator Warren, Senator Markey and Representative Tsongas love them too! xo

On International Women's Day

Our day began with the girls writing final drafts of the letters they wrote yesterday. Emma worked on the one for Elizabeth Warren, and Grace penned the one for Hillary Clinton. 

They were so very focused and took such care in writing these letters. Their admiration for both of  these incredible women was very evident. 

 "Mama, I am so very glad that we did this! I am glad that we got to tell them how grateful we are for all they have done!" -Grace

 I am so very proud of our two mini-feminists. They did such a wonderful job on these letters, and I have no doubt that this will be something they tell their own children about!  We hope that both Secretary Clinton and Senator Warren enjoy these letters as much as we did (and we are doubly hopeful that they write back)! Oh, what a treat that would be! 

After the letters were mailed we decided that we should check off another item on our International Women's Day/Day Without a Woman list by shopping local, women owned businesses. We are always happy to shop local, and are always happy to stop into these places and visit with the ladies who own them so  it's safe to say that we were all about that action item when we read it! Decked out in red we made the rounds. First up, a visit to Lori over at Serendipity for a new fairy house and a puzzle Then it was off to Harvard Sweet Boutique to pick up some treats for dessert tonight. Between the two of them they had $5.00 of spending money left and decided that a trip to The Purple Violet and a visit with Miss Heidi would be the perfect way to spend it. They took turns choosing carnations, and we chatted with Heidi as she wrapped up our bouquet. As we walked back to the car Emma said: "This was so much fun! I love celebrating International Women's Day!" Of course, it wasn't quite over yet- they both finished their day at yet another fabulous women owned local business- Center Stage Dance Studio (our home away from home)!

 Happy International Women's Day, friends! Keep celebrating. Keep advocating. Keep rising! xo