Jennifer wrote to ask me about the First Confession/First Communion program at our church, and to that end I am preparing a list of resources for parents. (This would be the “story to follow” reference at the end of my post yesterday.)Unfortunately, as I have a mountain of to-dos this morning, I will not get to that post until later today or … [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...]
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...]
The Spirit of Christmas
This morning’s “big ticket” stocking stuffer was a beautiful, enormous candy cane that I’d orderedSanta got from Magic Cabin. The kids have been asking all Advent to snitch the little red-and-white striped confections off the tree and I’d held off, saying, “Sorry, kids. Not until Christmas.”They love their candy canes.This morning when Felicity was … [Read more...]
Dental Visits of the Rich and Famous
The hygienist was certain that she recognized her youthful client from somewhere.Was it the FAO Schwarz store in Manhattan?The Planet Hollywood in Palm Springs?The Hard Rock Café in Houston?Or was it on the pages of some blog that she found when doing a Google search for winter/Minnesota/crabby mom/early morning appointments?It would just bug her … [Read more...]
How to Melt your Mother’s Heart 101
by Felicity (age 5)Felicity: Do you know what I would like for Christmas, Momma?Momma (smiling): No I don’t, Honey. What is it?Felicity (shyly, as is her way): Whatever you want to get me.I should be so easy to shop for! … [Read more...]
Mom Humor
I watched a couple of my friend’s children this afternoon while she took all of the older kids to Feed My Starving Children.Her two-year-old little man was most upset when his momma left him, and so I asked if he would like to watch Curious George while I fixed lunch.Indeed he would. Not only that, but he was quickly joined by his older brother and … [Read more...]
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