Marie

Birthday month is upon us!

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The pressure’s on, folks… 5 of my children have birthdays in October… and 3 of them in the same week (can you believe it??)… and I have a miserable cold. Oh Lord, help me to heal quickly! I can’t promise that I’ll be able to do each birthday justice (and oh, will I feel bad … [Read more…]

Birthdays in pictures

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Sweet, sweet kids that they are (especially Kathryn, who just turned seven and therefore knew what she was missing), the birthday kids this week graciously accepted a VERY toned down birthday celebration, understanding that Mommy couldn’t do much this year, and the big “present” for us all was the birth of Grace. Still, I want … [Read more…]

I think I’m in trouble

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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…]

Just call me “Mee-Mee”

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Marie’s first word was “ma ma.” I can’t begin to tell you how thrilled I was that finally, after six children, ONE of them decided to say “ma ma” first! (just so you know, my oldest child, Sean, actually said his version of “quesadilla” before he said Mommy. That’s how sad it is…) It was … [Read more…]