I got back to the car after making the standard “newspapers and doughnuts” run through the grocery store. I was tired after holding the baby at Mass/Sunday School for over two hours, and I was ready to get home. As I was reaching out to open my door, I saw my husband taking Grace out … [Read more…]
I haven’t dropped off the face of the earth. I took time off to celebrate my birthday (Happy Birthday to me!) and enjoy time with my parents, who I don’t get to see nearly as often as I’d like to…. the hazards of living 10+ hours away. I am now finishing up the project most … [Read more…]
I am so thankful for the Catholic Icing blog! In case you haven’t seen it yet, you need to. Seriously. The crafts she comes up with, like the Last Supper craft that we did a few days ago, are too much fun. I wanted to take a picture of my little girls while they were … [Read more…]
1. I’ve been reading Heaven by Randy Alcorn recently. While I don’t agree with everything he says, the book has given me quite a bit to think about (and hope for). If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile (and if so, I truly thank you!) you may remember the horrible anxiety/panic attacks that I’ve … [Read more…]
Not a very original title, I must admit, but it’s so very, very true. God continually shows me what true love looks like through my children. If I ever wind up being half as mature spiritually as they are, I’ll be blessed indeed. Tonight was no exception. It started off with Thomas getting a toy … [Read more…]
Either 1. Not many people read my blog2. Not many people share my sense of humor, or 3. Not many people realize that CANDIDA is the scientific name for a yeast infection. Oh well! I can say that we’ve had an awful lot of fun singing “Candida” these past few days! I hope those of … [Read more…]
Teach our girls to love the small and defenseless? Check.Try to set a good example for them? Check.Provide an atmosphere where that sort of spirit can develop? Check.Buy them baby dolls? Check. So someone ‘splain this to me…. THESE are what my girls carry around… dress up… and nurture. Meet Skelety (held by Marie) and … [Read more…]
Trying to do the Cheerios book with Grape Nuts.
[don’t read this if you’re eating or easily grossed-out] … let me just say for the record that there was NO Christ-like response from me when I picked up my vomiting daughter from the table, tried to carry her into the bathroom, slipped in the vomit on the kitchen floor, fell (while still holding her), … [Read more…]
… checking in on one of your favorite blogs, seeing a posting on “Just an Adorable Baby Video” , and reading it thinking, “Wow… this sounds familiar…” only to realize a second later that it was my video of Grace! Well, I’m deeply honored that someone else enjoyed the video! Thank you! Of course, Grace enjoyed … [Read more…]