I had a lot of fun at the Farmer’s Market yesterday and my family paid the price.“What’s this?” they asked suspiciously, as they sat down for dinner.“That’s breaded eggplant!” I responded happily. “Sometimes when you go to an Italian restaurant, you’ll see eggplant parmigiana on the menu. This is similar to that dish, although…”I stopped. No one … [Read more...]
Musings on the Feast of St. Peter Claver
Today is the feast of St. Peter Claver. (See a related link here.)It is also Jamie’s birthday. Happy Birthday, Jamie!St. Peter Claver is a great Spanish saint who was full of love and zeal for the African missions. A few years ago, my kids gave a performance for our co-op’s annual Saints & Scholars. Joe was St. Peter Claver and Jem, Cate and … [Read more...]
A Question Better Left Unasked
Cate came downstairs in a pair of her little sister’s pants, which on her became a kicky pair of white capris.“Those are cute on you,” I smiled.“Thanks! They’re Felicity’s but I couldn’t find any of mine so…”“Cate,” I admonished. “What happened to all those clothes that I just bought you from Gymboree?”“Well,” she shrugged, “I put them in the … [Read more...]
Circular Reasoning
My 3-year-old is screaming bloody murder right now.Why?I've just put her in her room for quiet time.Why?She's been bouncing off the walls for hours and I needed to take a small break from her.Why?I've been trying to work in the classroom today and I feel frustrated that I'm not getting much accomplished.Why?We start school on Monday and I need to … [Read more...]
A Mother’s Love
Or: On the 2nd Day of Two Great FeastsFrom In Conversation with God (Vol. VII):The example of St. Monica remained engraved on the soul of St. Augustine so that years later, perhaps recalling his mother, he exhorted: Do everything in your power to obtain the salvation of those in your family.And from Pope John Paul II:People said of St. Monica that … [Read more...]
On the Eve of a Great Feast
Warning: The following contains a birth story. This is okay, though, since only the guys are bugged by the birth stories and I know from Monday’s post that there are no guys that read this blog.Except for Tom.And he can handle it. Ahem.I love the feast of the Assumption. Not only is it one of the biggies, it is also my oldest son’s birthday.I love … [Read more...]
Not-so-Common Courtesy
The small courtesies sweeten life, the greater, ennoble it.--Christian Nevell BoveeDo you remember how I said, last weekend, that I was going to go to Mass to pray for graciousness? I arrived at the church during the tail end of the responsorial psalm (Being late is a big problem for me. We can talk about that one in another post) and settled … [Read more...]
The Wrong Question
Even for an early bird, 6:30 a.m. is early. At that time of day I am still staggering around the kitchen with a cup of coffee stuck to my lips. I am trying to pray, trying to compose a few coherent thoughts for a blog post...heck, trying to wake up.This morning, for the third day in a row, Angela came thumping and bumping her way down the stairs at … [Read more...]
The Sweetest Thing
...about going away is coming home again.There was no shortage of open arms and sticky floors to greet me, I'll tell you. Even the dog was beside herself with lapping.We are needed and we are loved, us moms.I had much to do upon my return, not the least of which was convalescing. As such, I am behind on all things blogging...which I know you … [Read more...]
Squeak!
Got a minute to make a new friend?Heather at Saints in the Making is feeling a bit overwhelmed today, and goodness knows I can relate to that. Her “Thoughts Interrupted” post hit close to home and is pretty darn cute, to boot.Do stop by and say hello to Heather. Stay for coffee if you'vegot the time. : )(Oh, and please do not miss her bear story … [Read more...]
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