Thoughts about discussing the retirement of Judge Kennedy

Judges who judge by the "rule of law" vs judges who judge based on the constitution.

The chosen smoke screen to subtly make ridicule of those judges who regard life and create a distinction without using terms like pro choice.  They change the vocabulary regularly and they create conversations which are so tedious to decipher and then sell us that we are undereducated and need to have a degree to enter the conversation.  Hogwash. Our determination to forsake all to rear our children does not disqualify us from entering the forum of discussion regarding our convictions and how they should or will be publicized and rerouted for public consumption.   Because we hold our convictions tightly and seek to live by them, doesn't mean that we are incapable of arguing our points.   The gov of the people, by the people, for the people doesn't exclude people of conscience.  We are the preservative of our culture and our for fathers gave us the means of inclusion and sharpening of convictions in the public square.  God give us the gumption, fortitude and vocabulary to take captivity captive, in and about life and life preservation on both sides of the argument, elder and fetal....

About yesterday with my babies.

It's very easy to look at yesterday with a happy feeling.  It is already accomplished,  girls were in rare form of good behavior. Even I was surprised at how quickly they listened.  As long as we shake our sillies they seem to have no problems interacting with each other.   They are like sisters with their on again off again friendship.

Using words is a challenge, but one they are engaged in wholeheartedly, until those tongues do as they are supposed to.  I often wonder if I am setting them up for greater frustration, because I give them words to express what they are trying to say.  Others won't do that!  I have to ask more and let them think out loud.

Friday was a good day.  After breakfast I asked them to sit down with a book and they did just that.  There was the usual quarreling about which book to start with. But they happily did it.  I asked them to help their friend put her sock on and Caidence quickly tried to do it.  I was in shock.  I guess it was a test day for them.  I know they understand simple things and can do them quickly and easily.  With my own children I made the mistake of taking this as the expectation for all of the days.  I reasoned that I have seen you do it, when I said it he first time.  I assumed the delays were rebellion and I know that isn't the case, now.  Sometimes it is and sometimes the words still scramble in their minds here and there. Sometimes they have to consider the consequences.  Thinking about it is not rebellion.  I am sure I have made that mistake many times.

I don't mind reminding the children, but if they can learn to listen the first time, I think it to their advantage to hone that skill.

I am not too upset about making that mistake, although my conscience would want me to have erred on the side of mercy.  I don't think I did.  Mercy shows God to the children more than sternness.

They may take advantage but God always backs you up.