Many thanks to my friend Perrin, for the goop recipe! 2 c white glue1/2 c warm waterfew drops of food coloring Mix these well in a large bowl. In a smaller bowl, mix together: 3 tsp borax1 1/2 c warm water Pour the borax mixture s-l-o-w-l-y into the glue mixture, mixing the entire time. It … [Read more…]
…but mine have been carrying Marie around like this: From what I’m hearing, they are taking the “baby queen to the labyrinth,” but the baby queen is protesting mightily whenever they stop… so they just keep walking around the house slowly like this. It thrills me to see the five oldest working so hard to … [Read more…]
Jen over at Et-Tu? has a FANTASTIC post called “Motherhood: God doesn’t called the equipped, He equips the called.“ I’ve come across a series of posts and comments lately related to the topic of determining God’s will for how many children you should have. I’ll pick on Sarah (of the very cleverly-named blog Sarahndipity) only … [Read more…]
My dear friend Suburban Cowgirl was so sweet to encourage me months ago and ask for “square cow” — and so, here it is. Square cow didn’t scan well, but you get the general idea. She hangs in a purple frame in our playroom. My husband has mentioned for years now how he’d like me … [Read more…]
Oh well, Beth. All I can say is, I tried! I’m afraid I’ve drawn more of a generic “happy baby” than Madeleine per se. It sure was fun to try, though! (I’ve never drawn a baby before, and your daughter’s eyes were so, so, so hard to do! I just couldn’t get the shape right) … [Read more…]
Wow… this was incredible! It’s a hysterical spoof on all guy-band “you left me and I completely deserved it but please give me another chance anyway” songs.
Daddy and Sean spent all afternoon building a Lego amusement park (the little pegs are people): A ferris wheel — A roller coaster — And a “shooting star” (a ride that takes you up and down) — And Reilly and I took turns drawing each other: Meanwhile, Christopher and Thomas had fun with the Cheerios … [Read more…]
I have no idea how to make that fun little YouTube picture appear on the screen (oh, I’m so hopeless sometimes!), so I’ll just direct you to That Catholic Show homepage. Scroll down to see Sit, Stand, or Kneel (episode #1). Well, you can watch them ALL if you so choose to do so. I … [Read more…]
Ever just get bitten by the urge to make something? I do, and this evening I had the chance to indulge for just a little while… This first one is my super-huge homeschooling/Bible study/library book bag. True, it looks a bit goofy (and in fact I’m probably going to redo the top tomorrow) but I’m … [Read more…]
I will not even begin to say that I agree with everything Chesterton had to say about women and motherhood in his book What’s Wrong with the World, but I certainly appreciate this (rather famous) quote of his: How can it be a large career to tell other people’s children about the Rule of Three, … [Read more…]