This little baby......grew up to be this little girl:When I brought her home from the hospital, my mother took one look and said, “Now that’s a little ‘Margie Face.’” (Margie—hard g—meaning me.) Well, she would know.It’s true that many people think Cate and I look alike, and certainly she’s me all over the place in terms of her goofy, sanguine … [Read more...]
This one’s for Shivaun!
I saw a photo meme over at Corinne’s blog and decided to play. Why? Because I’m big with child and breathless, of course. It’s better to not overexert myself with too much originality.Here are the rules, then:1. Choose the 4th folder where you store pictures on your computer.2. Select the 4th picture in the folder, and post it on your blog.3. … [Read more...]
Giving Thanks for Small Graces
Angela woke me at 4:30 this morning.“I had an accident.” Wearily I slid out of my bed and followed her bare little body into the hall. I turned to go into her bedroom—how hard it is to change sheets when one is half asleep!—when Angela whispered, “No, not in my bed. Over here!”She pointed to the bathroom floor. Evidently she hadn’t been able to … [Read more...]
Uphill Both Ways (In a Blizzard)
On Saturday Joe & I were on our way to his therapy. (A date with my son! How lucky am I?) I turned the radio to a local Christian station and the unmistakably rich vocals of Mac Powell filled the car.You gotta love Third Day.Thinking to impress my preteen companion, I remarked, “I saw this guy in concert, you know.”“Oh?” Joe responded.And then, … [Read more...]
The Preschooler’s Version of Here, Hold my Beer
“I’m a big girl! Watch!” This is why I like to pour the syrup.And it’s okay, really. It was only a 32-oz container of that 100% pure maple stuff.All for the Greater Glory of God, … [Read more...]
A Homeschool Mothers’ Day of Renewal
Don’t you love a good day away? I’m talking about the kind of day where you attend Mass sans kids (and can actually get a few prayers in); the awesome, spirit-restoring kind of day where you are treated to a continental breakfast, a wonderful speaker, great conversations with friends old and new, and—to top it all off—an elegant luncheon as a … [Read more...]
Feeling Social Saturday
Enough about peanut butter-filled pretzels. Today let’s talk about food that’s good for you.On Tuesday I blogged about carrot juice popsicles. They sound gross, don’t they? Well, in reality they are very good—and in truth, my children (and husband) see me juicing the carrots and know that this juice is an ingredient.Ah, but do they see the spinach … [Read more...]
A Little Lesson in Joy
One of my sons has been working to correct a “tongue thrust” problem. As part of his therapy, he has a picture of a dog named Baxter—a hilarious photo with Baxter’s bright pink tongue sticking out between his teeth.At the bottom of the photo is the caption, “Where’s your tongue?”It’s our job to hide this photo of Baxter in places where my son will … [Read more...]
Cleverness
My kids would never drink carrot juice if I gave it to them in a glass.But they will eat it in a popsicle.*Recipe found at Elizabeth’s blog here (Take #4). I left out the coconut oil.Yours in times of deception and truth, … [Read more...]
Math Gone Bad
As I mentioned in the post below, one of the activities that I had planned for yesterday was to make Rice Krispie bars with the kids. What I didn’t take into account was that A. I would be tired (and giddy) after my ultrasound, and B. I also had to prepare for a talk I was giving to a Moms’ Group in the evening.It was a very distracted day.I was … [Read more...]
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