Every Friday night the boys and I take in a puppy-training course at the local PetSmart.The boys always look forward to this weekly outing with Mom and I enjoy their company. I also truly need their assistance, as I find it disagreeable to make that 10-minute drive alone with Ellie. You try driving with a 35-pound ball of fur in your lap!However, … [Read more...]
A New Beginning
I was so happy to hear from a dear old friend & fellow blogger! (We Catholic blogging mommies are tight like that.)Jen, formerly of Nestled in the Woods, is back—hooray!—and is as sweet and as down-to-earth as always. Her new blog is titled this-family-of-ours.For a wonderful introduction to her brand new blog, begin at the beginning with her … [Read more...]
The Sinner and the Saint that’s Me
I am wondering if I might interest you in a post or two about my conversion. It’s quite a story—not a tall tale, unfortunately, but it is a long one—and the reason I am thinking about is this:Today is the feast of my much-loved adopted patron, Queen Margaret of Scotland, and as I meditate on her amazing life I find myself longing to be better.I … [Read more...]
It’s a small consolation but I’ll take it.
I only had the two little girls today at Target while the others were at piano. Angela was beside herself with [insert big huge toddler problem here], and I was so distracted and embarrassed that I wheeled the cart away without even taking my groceries.Meanwhile the clerk is calling, “Miss! Miss! You forgot your bags!” and all the other people in … [Read more...]
Speaking of Birthdays…
We’ve got back-to-back birthdays next week. Cate turns 7 on Wednesday and Felicity gets to share her day with a big fat turkey bird & lots of football.Yes, I’m feeling slightly (but only slightly) overwhelmed with all the planning.Consequently, I wanted to share with you the following exchange, which was so sweet and which did my tender, … [Read more...]
“Thankful for Alice” Thursday
Instead of listing ten reasons for my gratitude today, I am giving you only one.Her name is Alice.And today she joins the club. I love her so much that I just have to say: 40 Hail Marys for you today, Missy!Happy Birthday, Alice!!!With much love and many regrets (today) that I am,PS. I don’t know that Alice, being Alice, will even mention the fact … [Read more...]
When in doubt, blog food.
I have nothing of merit to blog today.Well, that’s not exactly true. In fact, as a child of God in a state of grace, one could argue that everything I do has merit, at least potentially. In fact, I’m pretty sure that God hates it when I’m self-deprecating & self-pitying & full of despairing thoughts that I’m not “worth it”.Except … [Read more...]
Life is Beautiful and so is Bella
Ah yes, the movie Bella.Perhaps you’ve heard of it?I attended this movie on Sunday with a very good group of ladies. Before I launch into my review of it, however, I wanted to share with you a quick story.One hour prior to my leaving for the movie, I was holding a brand new baby girl. My neighbor had been caring for her all weekend, as the baby’s … [Read more...]
As if there were ever any doubt…
Your Inner European is French!Smart and sophisticated.You have the best of everything - at least, *you* think so.Who's Your Inner European?HT: Matilda (my favorite Italian) and Theresa (my Spanish friend) … [Read more...]
Pie?
The Wife: “Hey Sweetie, where’d that Dulce-de-Leche banana pie go?”The Husband: Guilty silence.The Wife: “Oh Honey, you didn’t eat it all, did you?”The Husband: “I had a piece.”The Wife: “You had a piece? There was half a pie left!”The Husband: “I didn’t say how big it was.”The Wife: Frustrated sputters. Indignation. Disbelief.The Husband (sinking … [Read more...]
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