Ten years ago today, I was a terrified new mom… I had just given birth (emergency c-section) to this teeny little guy… all 2 lbs 14 oz of him. (all you “abortion rights” folks out there, take note — THIS is what a child at 30 weeks looks like!) With a head barely the size … [Read more…]
Well, I had high hopes of getting an early start on the more difficult subjects this morning, and then concentrating on crafts later on this afternoon, when Marie was sound asleep. No dice. As soon as the kids saw the acorn person I made last night, they were “all over it like white on rice,” … [Read more…]
Feast of the Archangels.We made a devil’s food cake, and then we stabbed it with little plastic swords! (goofy, for sure, but my kids love doing this, and what better way to talk about St. Michael battling Satan?) My girls decided to rake the front yard… for fun!(God bless them!!!) High fashion for the 23-month … [Read more…]
Grace, Eventually: Thoughts on Faith (Anne Lamott)I knew this book would upset me greatly in places (I had seen several other reviews), but I wanted to read it because Anne Lamott has a wonderful writing style and always makes me think. This book is no exception. On the pro side of things, her views on … [Read more…]
I’m not sure, exactly… the days are just slipping by so fast (before Grace’s arrival) and with it, most of my brain cells. I’m struggling, people! *grin* But still, things seem to be going well. Had a fantastic Bible study last night (And did I ever need it! God bless you all!!!), good report at … [Read more…]
That is a question we hear QUITE often… especially since we have only one bathroom, and eight people that need to shuffle through it rather quickly in order to be out the door and ready to leave for Mass on time. The key person in all this is my husband, pure and simple. Without him … [Read more…]
For all those who know me in real life and know my “walk of shame”… The carport is clean. My husband rocks.
Remember that my neighbor and I were getting a wheat grinder? Well, it finally arrived today, and behold one of the loaves I made! (OK, it’s not really as hideously lumpy as it appears… I took the picture at a funny angle) I say “one of the loaves” that I made, because here is where … [Read more…]
I had hoped to be faithful with my booklist, but somehow I keep falling behind! Oh well… while the kids are still sleeping, let me see if I can put up some quick reviews: The Dance of the Dissident Daughter (Sue Monk Kidd)Some of you may remember how I wrote about her book The Secret … [Read more…]
I am honored to say that I have been nominated for a few “awards” in the blogging world. Actually, I’m stunned that anyone is even reading what I have to say, so to add this on top of it is just… well, all I can say is WOW and THANK YOU! Being a part of … [Read more…]