Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
Subtitled: Dragon (on the) FlySpringtime in Minnesota lends itself to a certain spontaneity, none of which usually involves schoolwork in the traditional (read: pencil & paper) sense. Yesterday was one such day—a day in which the sun shone, the temperatures soared and the reluctance to do one’s duty increased in direct proportion to the … [Read more...]
Here in Minnesota we are two parts’ drama, two parts’ devotion and one part total goofiness. Therefore, for a little middle-of-the-week relief from life’s more serious side, I submit to you the following:Happy Wednesday, everyone. : )Ad Jesum per Mariam,PS. My kids ask for this video again and again and yet again. What does this say about my … [Read more...]
Distracted as I’ve been by the events of the past few days, I hadn’t planned much for this week’s visit by Pope Benedict. Being a little late is not too late, however! Here are some of the activities that we plan to do today:Follow the coverage on EWTN, naturally. This is one of the times that I would have loved to have cable television! Oh well, … [Read more...]
I spent a ridiculous relaxing amount of time fashioning these gnomes this weekend.My kids are shocked that I got them done (I can tell) but are delighted.I have wanted to incorporate Elizabeth’s Gnomes and Gnumbers into our curriculum for a very long while now. I ordered the supplies a couple of months ago and there they sat, while the … [Read more...]
...in the very best way.I loved Jenn's post this morning!Ad Jesum per Mariam, … [Read more...]
These photos were not staged. They were simply taken within the 24-hour period following the arrival of a new Tintin.(I chose not to photograph the squabbles that occur in the van when these three are unable to sit together.)Are your kids as obsessed with this colorful little man as mine? Personally, I’m not a huge fan…but given the way that these … [Read more...]
Most of our April Fool’s Day passed without prank or pratfall, although I will say that I found Cheryl’s comment about the rubber-banded spray nozzle to be priceless. I just didn’t read it to my sons.I did, however, put together a topsy-turvy meal that was a heck of a lot of work for Mom fun for the whole family.We ate our dessert first: … [Read more...]
My husband, being my husband, suggested that I post a great big April Fools! regarding yesterday’s announcement. Because I value your friendship (and my life), I opted not to go that route……though we do enjoy a good prank around here. Not surprisingly, my husband’s April fooling almost always involves my morning coffee. This is so not funny! There … [Read more...]
From the Sacred Triduum to the Triumph of the CrossHappy Easter! I love that on this blog I will be able to exclaim “Happy Easter” for the next 50 days, and no one will give me—or rather, their computer—a funny look. Happy Easter! Happy Easter!Here are some of the highlights from the past few days. A warning to those of you in a southern clime: it … [Read more...]
Not that we’re excited or anything.Ad Jesum per Mariam, … [Read more...]
