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Sunday, January 01, 2006  
I forgot to put on my teflon suit before going to church today. Bad move! The rudest, most intrusive church member got to me. After the service, she pats me on the arm and says in her sugary sweet tone "Next week I'm bringing my paddle for your children." Nice.

There was no nursery today, since both nursery workers quit. I had the choice of staying with my kids in the nursery, or keeping them upstairs with me in the service. We had a guest vocalist today - he's a friend, and I know that he has a relaxed, interactive performance style. So I kept my kids with me. They were both active, and Nathan came close to crossing that "we're leaving NOW" line. But neither of them were loud, and they both enjoyed the music.

I am just sick of fending off that kind of nastiness at church. She lives down the street from us. Every time I passed her house today, I felt like throwing up.

I wonder if she ever googles her own name. . .

Peggy Snowden, I hope you choke on your ugly words.

I feel a little bit better now.

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Recently, a co-worker told me that I was being too nice to a little girl in my class who was having a rough day. I actually felt guilty until I realized my huge crime was being nice to children. I don't know what makes the Peggy Snowdens of the world say the things they do, let alone think them. I do know that being the minister's wife must be a frustrating road to go sometimes. Hang in there.
 
Oh, and also, I have a theory that most people either don't know how or don't feel willing to expend the incredible physical and emotional energy it takes to be a good parent, so they don't want other people to be good parents either.
You and Randy are good parents and that it not an easy thing to be.
 
Thanks for your vote of confidence! I'm better at deflecting criticism about Nathan's behavior. But when she implied that Lila needed a beating, I just lost it. What kind of monster beats a baby over happy noise??

I do believe in treating children with kindness and respect.
 
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