Thanks Melanie for passing along the tragic story at A Pile of Dog Bones. They just lost their 5 year old son in a swimming pool accident. I would imagine that words of support are appreciated, and there is also a way for you to donate to the family if you would like.
My life in California with my husband Craig and our sons Henry (6), Ed (5), and Charlie (3). (In older posts I call them Mike, Robbie and Chip, but lately I've been using their real names.) » More
Elegant canvas bags to transport pretty much anything you can think of.
Beautiful glass flower earrings.
Sweetly spinning away.
Post It Note art. Quite beautiful, actually.
Hilarious vinyl tote bags for all your stuff.
Fabulous handmade belt you won't see on anyone else.
Sweet handmade hairclips.
Custom birth announcement keepsake building blocks.
This cute ballet DVD is an introduction to ballet as well as a great way to gauge your child’s interest in this art form.
Who says that the bag that carries and protects your laptop must be boring?
Sale at Torrid on fun clothes for sizes 12 - 26.
If you think 'chainmail' and immediately images of jousting come to mind, then you're really missing out.
Captivating and bold abstract work using found elements.
Pretty Little Things in felt and sweetness.
I’ve just learned that Sony is supporting the amazing work done at Operation Smile, an organization helping children born with cleft palates, cleft lips and other facial issues.
Almost makes me wish we had another child who was a girl...
Really incredible, durable, and comfortable kid backpacks for back to school.
This is a great read to get you in gear before school starts up again, and you should consider getting a few extra copies to hand out to your posse too :)
Creativity is taking something as pedestrian as a coffee cup sleeve and turning it into a vibrant piece of art. The minds of these three artists remind me how much I love people.
Sparkle. Shine. Set into black detail. Will be much admired by your dinner companions.
Cool, clean and elegant.
Have you ever seen baby slings in such gorgeous patterns? These are lovely!
Mmmm, delicate and bold, this stunning bracelet is delicious.
I see this painting livening up a kid's room while also helping them think of nice monsters at bed time.
You don’t have to be a complete germaphobe to agree that airplane tray tables are pretty disgustingly dirty.
Nope, your eyes aren't tricking you — this is soap. Beautiful. Skip putting it in the guest bathroom and treat yourself with it instead. You're worth it.
Paging Dr. Poopypants. Dr. Poopypants to the white courtesy telephone please. Um, I mean "stat."
Your walls need help? I've got just the thing.
Toughness and delicacy together on your arm. Can you handle it?
Amazing energy radiates from this print. Bring it into your life and hope that some rubs off.
Thank you for posting this. The outpouring of support has been tremendous.
Oh, I'm sure you know how close this is to my heart.
For we had a similar incident with a much different outcome…..And my heart aches for that family.
My prayers and thoughts are with them…..and my hope is for much peace for them as well.
Just thinking that this nightmare is a parent's reality makes me want to barf.
I can offer my sincerest condolences… which at a time like this, won't ever be enough to comfort their family. Pure and utter sadness.
I first found this link through Vodkarella and just couldn't go to sleep after watching the videos of him and his son. It was crushing.
I realize that we can't live every moment as though it is our last with those we love (otherwise we would all be terribly manic and annoying), but after a story like this, it is impossible to not hold your children just a little bit closer.
Thank you for spreading this a little wider.
Thanks, Erika, for this post.
I have felt like the breath was sucked out of me since I read about this at Avitable's blog. This really is one of the worst things that could happen, and it just seems so damn unfair.