Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
…but I’m not stupid.I’m also faster than my daughter Cate, which is why—when she came charging up the yard at me during tonight’s water balloon fight and called out “Stand still and bend over!”—I declined.Stand still and bend over, indeed.Shaking my head at my child’s audacity, I am … [Read more...]
Yes, we were at the Itasca State Park.Journey of Truth, you are the winner! (You weren’t the only one to guess correctly but you were the first.) Email me to claim your prize, which is a half-used can of mosquito spray and a tattered map of the campground.The headwaters of the mighty Mississippi are a mere five hours’ north of us. Believe it or … [Read more...]
From a 3-Day Trip!Any guess where we went?Ad Jesum per Mariam, … [Read more...]
Subtitled: Don’t call me Fang. Cate finally conceded to let me yank gently pull her two front teeth. Those loud howls you heard coming from a bathroom in Minnesota? That wasn’t us.My children’s baby teeth have incredibly long roots. They do not come out of their own volition. They do not come out without…assistance.And so yesterday afternoon, … [Read more...]
Where I was:Near a lake in central Minnesota.(Centrasota to the savvy)What I did:Walked away from this blog and all its problems.(Not really. It was time for our annual trip to family camp.)Who I called (whom I called?) to bail me out:My mystery blogger and dear friend of the heart, Diane.Isn’t she just a honey? I love Diane and I love her sense of … [Read more...]
Thank you, God, for Your good gifts.For our freedom;for this great land;for a life of plenty;and for our families.May You continue to bless us today and always.May we neither squander our freedom nor abuse it.May we live in the moment and rejoice in the day.Thank you, Father, for the USA.Happy 4th of July from our hometo yours!With love & … [Read more...]
Born in Bethlehem which means“House of Bread,”Laid in a manger where animals are fed.You feed us now with your Body and Blood.I worship You, O God of Love!What: Catholic Vacation Bible SchoolWhen: Last weekWhere: Our church’s grade schoolWho: Me, my kids, and at least 100 othersHow: By the grace of God, my friend, by the grace of God!CVBS 2008 … [Read more...]
Subtitled: Off and RunningIt’s that time of the year again. CVBS 2008!I’m ready; I’m willing; I’m scared.Not really.Truth be told, our summer would not be complete without this whirlwind week of learning. Our parish does an awesome job of presenting the beautiful truths of our Catholic faith in a way that is as fun as it is orthodox.This year’s … [Read more...]
Ha. I’m totally joking with that title because the past two weeks have been anything but that.We did it, though. Once again, we survived swim camp.It wouldn’t be that big of a deal—getting five kids and a mom out the door for four days in a row, or making sure that they all had sandals, suits & towels on their person, or packing snacks to keep … [Read more...]
Coming soon to a blog near you!Read the nail-biting prequel here. … [Read more...]
