Subtitled: And then there were none. Here is what we homeschoolers do in Minnesota when the days are short, the weather’s cold and the rigors of math are not quite cutting it. We turn our attention to a little engineering!Inspired by a visit from their former (but still just as pretty) babysitters who were home on college break, my sons thought … [Read more...]
Thought for the Day
“Among the wonders worked by Jesus Christ, can any match the compassion he showed to the lepers? Somehow the wretchedness and horror of their condition represent everything about our lives that we consider impossible. Yet, when the leper approaches Christ filled with expectation, his entire life changes.” (Magnificat magazine, January 2008)Happy … [Read more...]
Noteworthy
I have heard through the blog vine that our Elizabeth is having a birthday! (Aren’t I presumptuous, calling her “ours” like that?) Happy Birthday to you, Mrs. Foss! You’re like, what? All of 28 now?Also on this date in history, we have a one-year blogiversary! Please stop by the wonderful Waltzing Matilda’s to wish her well. Do you not just feel … [Read more...]
I think I need a stronger prescription.
Me: I don’t know why I’m so tired today. I took my vitamins.Felicity: Did you take your coffee? … [Read more...]
To the Moon and then the Sun and Back
A little girl in a yellow dress sits on a cafeteria chair. Her snow boots are swinging slightly and her head is bent studiously over her notebook as one long lock of hair escapes from her ponytail scrunchie and comes to rest lightly on the white page.Her momma stands nearby thinking, “My heart is melting!”My daughter Cate had her First Confession … [Read more...]
The Movie Juno: a Review
The movie Juno is being called a mini-blockbuster and took third in box-office sales this past weekend. I’m not surprised; I dragged my husband to it a couple weeks ago (It was our anniversary; he was feeling amenable) and we both loved it.Well, “love” is a strong word for my patent attorney husband. He did really like it, though, as far as I can … [Read more...]
New and Improved: An Awesome Educational Resource
Alicia Says: Thanks to the help of some wonderful volunteers (and especially Suchi Myjak - our new technical adminstrator), love2learn.net has been totally revamped to facilitate regular updating and includes nearly 1000 reviews and lots of other well-organized information for Catholic Homeschoolers.To celebrate our 10th anniversary and the … [Read more...]
And the Winner Is…
Almost all of you! (No offense to those of you who lost.)I mean, really. You guys are just too good. I’m thinking maybe you’ve seen us driving around town as of late and based your guess on our scandalously filthy van.Yes, Felicity was reacting to the “Ultimate” car wash that my husband treated us to after Mass on Sunday. We live it up on Sunday, … [Read more...]
What in the World
...has gotten this little girl so nervous??Is it:a. her father's driving?b. her mother's driving? (No way)c. the fact that they've just passed McDonald's and are not stopping; ord. none of the aboveThe answer is "d", of course.Which makes the next logical question, then, what's wrong? The first person to guess correctly gets...oh, I don't know. … [Read more...]
Photo(s) of the Day
Subtitled: I Love my ChurchAccording to our wise old pastor, the Christmas season ends next Sunday on the feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. And here I’d been avowing that that it ended on Epiphany!That just goes to show what this cradle Catholic knows. Well, that’s what I love about the faith—there’s always room for learning (and humility).*In … [Read more...]
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