Here’s a list of sites that are inspiring the heck out of me this week and really getting my creativity going again! Wee gardens Nova Natural Toys The Rosary Workshop (oh my goodness!) Tanglewood Education (I’m intrigued by their corebook)
Makes your heart melt, doesn’t it? *grin* Read this wonderful article at The Intersection blogsite about Jim Caviezel and his wife and their adoption of seriously ill children. (and while you’re at it, check out the archives! There is some great stuff there!) (h/t the always wonderful Julie from Happy Catholic)
I was awakened this morning so sweetly by my beloved, who bent down and whispered in my ear those special words every woman wants to hear: “Honey? Kathryn’s been throwing up all morning, and I have to get going to work.” Good morning, Monday! [I must say, however, that my dh gets up a LOT … [Read more…]
Muddy Mama over at Muddy Bathwater tagged me for this meme (how fun!). Here are the rules:1. When tagged place the name and URL on your blog. 2. Post rules on your blog. 3. Write 7 non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself. 4. Name 7 of your favorite blogs. 5. Send an email/comment on their blog letting … [Read more…]
Words are Categorical series[I’m not sure where I first saw this series recommended, so my apologies for not being able to give the proper credit where it is due.] You’ve bought the Schoolhouse Rock video for your kids, and they can sing along with classics like “Conjunction Junction” and “A Noun’s a Person, Place, or … [Read more…]
When your son comes up with THIS as a valid outfit choice. [no joke. My son wanted to go outside at 7:30 am. My husband warned him that it was still a little bit chilly outside. Christopher came out with THIS OUTFIT a few minutes later, waddling down the hall — as best as he … [Read more…]
…anyone else having problems watching shows on EWTN (on their computer)? I can see the video, but I can’t get any sound!
OK, quick poll time… just a simple show of hands… How many people had to dress up like Mary while they made lunch today? Anybody? Alright, how many people opened up their washing machine and found a unicorn with its hooves handcuffed together? Come on, raise them up! Still no one? Hmmmm. OK, how about … [Read more…]
In the blink of an eye, we’ve gone from your first birthday… …to your sixth. Happy birthday to my sweet, wonderful Christopher. You keep us amazed with your insights and laughing hysterically with your off-the-wall comments (starting with the kicker when you were two: “Daddy, do my feet look trapezoidal to you?” Yes, we knew … [Read more…]
My children are officially finished with homeschooling for this school year (and there was much rejoicing…. yeah), but I know what we will be working on this week! Check out this wonderful resource on the Papal visit — stories, puzzles, coloring pages, etc. As an added blessing, Pope Benedict XVI and my son Christopher share … [Read more…]