Quote for the Day
…from one of my favorite homekeeping books of all time: Mrs. Dunwoody’s Excellent Instructions for Homekeeping… A Little Common SenseOur family members will carry the atmosphere we create in our homes for the rest of their lives.
Month: August 2007
Conversion story
Many, many thanks to Julie over at Happy Catholic for pointing out this story to her readers — an amazing conversion story of a man who, as a little boy, had a profound experience of the Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Read the conversion story over at Aimee Milburn’s Historical Christian (a blog that … [Read more…]
I think I’m in trouble
My two oldest daughters, Reilly (8) and Kathryn (6 1/2), are very easy-going when it comes to clothing. They will wear whatever I pick out for them (for Sunday mornings, for example) without any fuss. They enjoy being “girly,” but aren’t all that particular about what outfit they wear. I have been spoiled in that … [Read more…]
Pockets of glow, part 2
Many thanks to Meredith over at Sweetness and Light, who kindly shared the beautiful “pocket of glow” that she has at her home! As a stay-at-home Mommy, I have come to appreciate more and more the need for these quiet places in our homes where WE can stop for a moment, recouperate from the stresses … [Read more…]
Inspiration
I told you I love to see how other bloggers have decorated their homes! I stumbled across the Homespun Living blogsite, and I just LOVE her laundry room! (and make sure you check out her laundry table too!) I have to store all of the kids’ sheets in ours, and right now they are just … [Read more…]
Pockets of glow
I had the chance to go to the craft store today (AKA Hobby Lobby) and lo and behold, a wonderous sight greeted me — FALL DECORATIONS! Yes, yes, I know we’re in a horrible heat wave in the middle of August, but seeing all those Fall decorations made me so blissfully happy! All who know … [Read more…]
Playroom fun
Our “playroom” is actually an open area at the end of the hall, just before you get to the kids’ rooms. It’s rather hard to keep clean (duh…), and occasionally I just have to have a clean and purge session. Today was that kind of day. So, to remind myself that it can ACTUALLY look … [Read more…]
Our Assumption day pictures
After Marie went down, we finally had the opportunity to bring out all the crayons and craft supplies and have some fun! The kids just drew pictures of Our Blessed Mother on construction paper, cut her out, glued her onto the “sparkly blue” construction paper we have, and glued cotton ball “clouds” everywhere. Christopher was … [Read more…]
Feast of the Assumption of Mary
Titian’s Assunta (picture copied from Wikipedia)
Too much fun!
Once again, Ask Sr. Mary Martha offers a great post… this time, on “offering it up.” I think this line in particular will stay with me for quite a while… Now, smile and say, “I don’t mind, God. You’re really good to me. I’ll take this one for the team.”