Monday musings

In the “I must be doing something right department”:Thomas (as I prepared Cheerios and strawberries for his breakfast this morning): “Mommy! Are you putting… SUGAR… on my cereal?” Gratuitous baby shot moment… Mommy… I’m not sure what this toy is… Oh look! It’s a cute baby! And in the “we’re desperate for entertainment” department: She … [Read more…]

Favorite songs

You know, you can tell a lot about a person once you find out what their favorite artist or favorite song is… and I find it fascinating to hear what songs or type of music speak to other people. I’m into a lot of different types of music, but if I *had* to pick my … [Read more…]

Sometimes, the unexpected happens

And often, it’s something wonderful, like getting a really cool present from your Dad (like this Nativity scene, that my Dad made for me this year. Thanks, Dad!)… …or getting a pretty decent picture of your kids on the FIRST TRY, even though they had just come in from the pouring rain after Mass and … [Read more…]

Free Books

I’m sure you’ve seen this already, but Maureen Wittman (who wrote/compilated the wonderful Catholic Homeschool Companion, which I highly recommend) is giving away free books! Stop by her blog every day and see what book is being given away that day… then email her and see if you win!

What I’m thankful for

This Saturday was the PERFECT sort of day for me — cold, drizzly, filled with shopping, and ending with a hot meal in my snuggly home. Here are some of the things I was thankful for: My fun red shoes that my Mom got me last year. They keep my feet toasty warm, which is … [Read more…]

Please be patient with me!

My days — like yours — are filled to the brim. Grace is a sweet baby, but has, shall we say, “napping issues.” As in, she doesn’t do it well. At all. Unless I hold her. Or one of the other kids graciously volunteers (which they do!) to hold her. She doesn’t go to sleep … [Read more…]