Before any MORE time goes by (arrggh! There are never enough hours in the day to do what I’d like to do!), I wanted to at least post that YES, we did, in fact, make it down to Disney World. Long story made short: my husband got a great deal on a place to stay … [Read more…]
You know, we can all wax poetic about the glorious vocation of motherhood, and find all sorts of deep spiritual lessons from the activities of the day, but this morning I can’t stop laughing at the thought that *MY* personal path to holiness — lovingly planned and hand picked by God Himself — is peppered … [Read more…]
OK, quick poll time… just a simple show of hands… How many people had to dress up like Mary while they made lunch today? Anybody? Alright, how many people opened up their washing machine and found a unicorn with its hooves handcuffed together? Come on, raise them up! Still no one? Hmmmm. OK, how about … [Read more…]
In the blink of an eye, we’ve gone from your first birthday… …to your sixth. Happy birthday to my sweet, wonderful Christopher. You keep us amazed with your insights and laughing hysterically with your off-the-wall comments (starting with the kicker when you were two: “Daddy, do my feet look trapezoidal to you?” Yes, we knew … [Read more…]
Thomas decided that the laundry basket made a much more comfortable bed. (and while I didn’t get a picture of it, the next night I couldn’t find Kathryn anywhere. I checked next to Reilly. I checked Marie’s crib. I went into the boys’ room. No Kathryn anywhere. I knew she HAD to be in the … [Read more…]
For those of you who use the MAGNIFICAT magazine for your daily devotions, please turn to page 311 (yes, I’ll wait…) Blessed Pepin of Landen? Direct ancestor. Thank you…. thank you very much! For those who do not have their latest copy available, here is his biography: BLESSED PEPIN OF LANDENLayman (646) Pepin served in … [Read more…]
It’s basically inevitable. I take my baby in for a WELL-BABY check-up at the doctor’s office, and a few days later BAM! We get sick. (Do the words, “please don’t touch your face” not mean ANYTHING to my children???) Oh well. On a day of horrific colds with coughing and snorkeling everywhere, I am thankful … [Read more…]
I was going to write a post on organization (which seems to be a topic of interest everywhere I turn!), but that will have to wait a bit… I have only a short time this evening to blog, and that post will take longer to write. Instead, I wanted to share some pictures of our … [Read more…]
We had a wonderful time visiting my family at my parents’ home this year. The drive was long (12 hours), but well worth it (thank you, honey!). Since it’s late, I’ll just post some pictures for now. As you can see, my parents had a rather full house… …which made it hectic, but fun. Getting … [Read more…]
I finally got a chance to rent the video Into Great Silence. For those who have not heard of this film, it depicts life in a Trappist monastery as it is lived — no explanations, no “voiceovers,” etc. And, as the title suggests, most of the movie is silent. While it would seem tedious to … [Read more…]