I have no words today. Or maybe I have a lot of words, but saying them, typing them, will just lead to more tears and sadness. I feel unbelievably, unbearably happy and lucky to be able to hug my children tight right now and unbelievably, unbearably sad that there are those that cannot, as I'm sure everyone else does.

If you are a knitter or a crocheter, please consider knitting or crocheting up a monster for 600 Monsters Strong for Connecticut. I know it's a small thing, but it's something.

Hug, people. Hug everyone you love.