“Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me.You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.” (Mt. 16:23) Week Two of Swim Camp and things are going well. My four older swimmers are progressing and my two-year-old tag-along is behaving.Which is to say, she’s still a handful. But she hasn’t, like, thrown herself into the pool in … [Read more...]
When She’s Hot, She’s Hot
On any other day, an outing to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with four other families would be awesome. On a morning when the temps are in the 90’s, though, (a morning, mind you) and the heat-humidity index, drippingly high, such a trip is awesome and…uncomfortable.Mostly awesome.But also sticky, sweaty, and red-faced.Even a big … [Read more...]
Summer Fun ’07
Having spent the greater part of the afternoon at a totally cool camping store, my thoughts are—not surprisingly—on tents.And trips.And traveling.I realized, coming home this afternoon, that I have been terribly remiss in not sharing with you some of my favorite photos from our recent vacation—you know, to the great state of North Dakota and then, … [Read more...]
I’m Slow but I Think I Get It
I was flipping through the latest catalogue from Sam’s Club when I saw that there were flag cakes and red, white & blue cupcakes listed in the Fall Favorites section.I had to pause and think about that one for a moment and then—I think—I got it.It’s not a Labor Day thing, I don’t think.It’s a 9-11 thing, isn’t it?And it’s turning into a Memorial … [Read more...]
Famous Last Words
Today is the feast of that much-loved martyr, St. Lawrence.So! If you’re planning to fire up the grill this evening for a nice little piece of salmon or something, consider sharing with the kids the words of our dear deacon, who, on his death “bed”, (aka the gridiron), said to his executioner:I’m finished on this side. You can turn me now.I should … [Read more...]
Ahem.
Tomorrow, August 11th, is the one-year anniversary of the inception of……this blog. (Not that I’ve been paying attention or anything.)Coincidentally, it is also National No Lurking Day! Which means (providentially for me) if you’ve been hanging out and having fun here, you need to tell me so tomorrow.Or today.Hee.Here are some little known facts … [Read more...]
A Salvo for Stroganoff
...and other tasty fare, to boot.One of my favorite foodies is hosting a Crock Pot Festival today. Visit Barbara of Praying for Grace fame at her cooking blog for lots of tasty, energy-saving, keep-your-kitchen-cool- on-a-hot-hot-day ideas.Got all that? Good. Now get going. ; )PS. Don't forget your planner. … [Read more...]
On Again, Off Again
Jennifer’s recent success guilted me into inspired me to jump back on the potty training bandwagon.And then, with a little help from my stubborn daughter, I jumped right back off again.Here is a section from this morning’s transcript:Me (encouragingly): Do you want to go pee on the potty?Camille (good-naturedly): Yeah. You have to have to change my … [Read more...]
The Grace of Losing It
Part ISwimming lessons went great yesterday and Angela was just a peach.You know why?I didn’t bring her! (Never underestimate the blessing of a good babysitter.)The not-so-funny thing is the following admission: my Got a Toddler? post on Monday was written in a state of High Anxiety. Yes, on the surface my words were playful & light-hearted, … [Read more...]
A Week Ago Today
My husband phoned me at my parents’ home in North Dakota to say a bridge had collapsed in Minneapolis. He was driving home from work at the time; he didn’t (and doesn’t) go that route, though we both have taken it on several occasions.A week ago todayThere were husbands, wives, fathers, mothers and children who didn’t return for supper.A week ago … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 190
- 191
- 192
- 193
- 194
- …
- 242
- Next Page »
