I know. I know. Again, I’ve let a month go by without posting. Heck, I haven’t even read much in the blogging world over the past month! I have NOT been idle, however. Weekend Wrap-Up 1. We have survived another round of October birthdays, and may I say that I don’t want to see cake … [Read more…]
Many thanks to all of you who have been praying for me. It’s been a rather emotional two weeks for me, and so I’m thankful to have people care enough to pray. Thank you. 1. I would also like to thank God (and St. Jude and St. Joseph for their intercession!) for two prayer requests … [Read more…]
I wasn’t expecting to be able to blog much after Wednesday. My son Christopher had a birthday this weekend… AND we’re still sick after what? Four weeks?… so I gave myself permission to not write anything until Sunday. 1. First, I want to wish my son a very, very happy birthday. I am so thankful … [Read more…]
1. Went to the first homeschooling conference of the year. I’m glad I went, but since it wasn’t a Catholic conference, there really wasn’t much in the way of books that I was interested in buying. (I’m not being snobbish… being in a very non-Catholic part of the United States, it is next to impossible … [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…]
1. Last week we completed our first ever “Math Week” here at Chez Ouiz, and I must say it was a resounding success! Last Sunday, as I was finishing up homeschooling planning for the week, I took a moment to look over some of the math assignments I had given the kids, and I was … [Read more…]
Seems like Sunday nights are the only time I get to be in front of the computer for any length of time! (that’s when I schedule the next week’s assignments for homeschooling, so there you go!) 1. Father had a wonderful homily this morning. He talked about John the Baptist, and how he said of … [Read more…]
It’s been a week of successes and failures here at Chez Ouiz: 1. SUCCESS: I finished my hat!2. FAIL: Unfortunately, I ended it too soon and it’s waaaaaay too short for me to wear. I’m OK with that, though (even though I secretly did want to be able to wear it, despite its hideous golden color). I … [Read more…]
(otherwise known as a Quick Takes wannabe) 1. I think I can take a deep breath now. Christmas preparations… at least a big chunk of them… are done. Of course, I still have a hefty amount to do, like send out Christmas cards and wrap the rest of the presents, but hey! I’m feeling pretty … [Read more…]
1. Another week of holding a very fussy kid. Bless his heart. Someday we’re all going to sit back and laugh as we remember these days, but for right now… well, in my better moments I try to offer it up. In my not-so-good moments, I opt for a walk around the neighborhood or a … [Read more…]