Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
And thus ends a week of daily blogging! Are you sick of me yet? Here are some highlights from the past week—a photographic daybook of sorts—as well as a link to the blueberry pie recipe, just so you don’t feel cheated. Monday, July 22 This would be a typical "day in the life" photo. Walked into the kitchen to find this: Walked out onto the … [Read more...]
How's that for a spiritual exhortation? I saw it on our fridge this morning--three big magnetic words assembled by my Angela. "Climb, Garden Monkey." And then, below that, the phrase "I run, I ride in wonder." And "boy talk not." And "Me want to swim." Anecdotal Angela. Brought to you completely FREE on Day Six of … [Read more...]
The Banana Split Edition ~ For my blog reader Trish, with love and endless gratitude ~ Okay friends, this post has gotta be quick because it's Friday and Friday means one thing: Family Fun. (Not to mention, a mom's who not all distracted by blogging.) (Just sayin'.) When's the last time you made banana splits? For me, they conjure up … [Read more...]
“You know your children are growing up when they stop asking you where they came from and refuse to tell you where they're going.” (P.J. O'Rourke) Here is my method for dealing with teenage driving angst: 1. Find the nearest baby or toddler. 2. Hold them close and never let them go. Not very helpful, am I? Sorry. Letting go is not my strong … [Read more...]
When I originally started this series, way back in November of 2011, it was meant to be a source of encouragement and motivation: encouragement to you, my compatriots, and motivation to me, to get off my squishy bottom. Now I don't know if I should continue. I mean, I know I should continue to eat well and exercise, but I don't know if the scale … [Read more...]
Ed. Note: Is it cheating to re-post? If it is, forgive me, because I originally published this on 5/18/11. If you've already read its "Stop & Smell the Roses" sentiment, you may move on! God speed! Meanwhile, stay tuned for the "Teens & Driving" piece that I have on deck. It's just taking me longer than I anticipated, and the messy bedrooms … [Read more...]
The Minnesota Mom Edition ~ for Jamie ~ Now granted, I’m just one Minnesota mom…. …but I’ve got enough clutter and mess to fill the state. Where is Waldo? (aka the teen who hangs out in the classroom because it's got great WiFi) At least, it feels that way sometimes. There he is! These are shots of our … [Read more...]
Well, my friend, I've gone and done it. [gulp] I linked up to Jen's 7-Day Blogging Challenge. Seven posts in seven days, as per the title of this post. [another gulp] [Is that coffee she's swallowing? Or is it her fear?] I could relate to so much of what Jen said in her link-up description that I thought, perhaps, God was speaking to me. … [Read more...]
Checking in with this impish grin to say… OMGoodness, I love this book. I am thinking lots of lofty thoughts and you know, I am fond of lofty thoughts! On a good day they draw me closer to God. I finished Week I yesterday (St. Louis de Montfort) and have started in on the writings on St. Maximilian Kolbe. This passage in particular … [Read more...]
In one of the most famous lines in Christian literature, St. Augustine wrote, “You made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” We all have restless hearts, a seemingly unquenchable thirst, because we’re made for God. We’re made to be with him in heaven. We’re made to see him face-to-face. Right now, however, … [Read more...]
