This is a picture of success. This is also a picture of success. The first is what my refrigerator looked like just before I went to the grocery store on Saturday. As you can see, it is basically bare. And that thrills me to no end! See, I consider it a personal challenge to use … [Read more…]
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Christopher and Thomas were hard at work, digging their own labyrinth in the mulch pile in the front yard. They even had a sign that said “minotaur” with an arrow pointing to it. They wanted me to film them, and so here, for your viewing pleasure, is my first blog movie. [I especially loved the … [Read more…]
When I first heard about this product from Chris Cash (from the Catholic Company) I was intrigued: a database that could search through the various translations of the Bible, the writings from Early Church Fathers, Doctors of the Church, Popes, Saints, Councils, etc. on just about any subject? Plus artwork, scripture references to every part … [Read more…]
…this evening. Grace is still having a rough time of it, but she went down around 9:45 PM (thank God!) When I can remove myself emotionally from the stressful situation, I can be thankful and even honored that *I* am the one she wants to be with when she is in pain. Isn’t that the … [Read more…]
Don’t ask me for an update. It’s been a mighty busy week and here I am, at 12:30 AM (yeah, that’s after midnight) with a little baby who will NOT stop crying and will NOT go to sleep. I’ve nursed until I’m a raisin. (sorry to be so crude, but there it is) She is … [Read more…]
Ah, the planning is done for this evening — done, done, done! All the kids’ assignments for the week are safely tucked into their binders, awaiting their eager little faces in the morning. And speaking of binders… My friend Malia has gotten into this coupon thing with me, and tossed off a little email to … [Read more…]
… as I plan out another week of homeschooling: sushi rice, broccoli, and a sprinkling of cayenne (what else?), all served in my favorite Japanese bowl. Yes, it was delicious.Yes, I ate the whole thing (I was hungry!)and yes, I’m hoping to finish planning so I can work on my blog post.
I’ve seen this referenced several places now, but it’s original source is the Priests for Life website… PRAY for the upcoming election! O God, we acknowledge you today as Lord,Not only of individuals, but of nations and governments. We thank you for the privilegeOf being able to organize ourselves politicallyAnd of knowing that political loyaltyDoes … [Read more…]
Ah, the end of summer. Our local pool closes tomorrow, so this was the last time (wow…that sounds so final, doesn’t it?) that the kids were going to be able to go. Thanks to my friend Sheila — who rearranged her schedule to accommodate a pool trip — we were able to spend the afternoon … [Read more…]