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Before and After

by Filed Under: Friends of the Heart, Gratitude, Minnesota Me 6 Comments

(Because you know I can’t get enough of these “Before and After” shots)Before......and after!I am still putting together the post for Anthony’s baptism but thought I’d share these two photos in the meantime. Cathie is one of my dearest friends and it was a joy—chaotic, but still a joy—to have our bouncing babies baptized together.You’ll note that … [Read more...]

A Treatise on Red, White and Blue Jello (Revisited)

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Miscarriage, Motherhood, New Baby 9 Comments

Today is our baby Anthony’s baptism. As a witness to God’s ever-mysterious goodness and in honor of the holiday weekend, I am re-running this post from July 3rd, 2008. If I had known then what I know now...But then, where is the faith in that? I need a hug.The sun is shining. The coffee’s brewing. My arms and legs and eyes all work.So what’s the … [Read more...]

Mission: Apostolate

by Filed Under: Friends of the Heart, Gratitude, Minnesota Me, New Baby 11 Comments

Today finds me in a thankful mood. Why? ‘Cause I’m writing out thank you cards, of course!(Five down…over 25 to go. I’m doing well.)This is actually a much-loved task for me, believe it or not, because with every note I am reminded—and humbled—by the incredible kindness we have been shown since Anthony’s arrival.I only hope that I remember … [Read more...]

No More Naked Boppy

by Filed Under: Friends of the Heart, Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, New Baby 19 Comments

A couple of weeks ago, a friend and I were having an email conversation about babies and breastfeeding. (Can’t imagine why.) She mentioned that when she sits down to nurse, she always has on hand a tall glass of water and a bobby.“You have to tell me,” I wrote back immediately. “What in the world is a ‘bobby’?”I could almost hear the laughter in … [Read more...]

Thinking I’ll go eat worms…

by Filed Under: Blogging, Gratitude, Minnesota Me 5 Comments

Minnesota Mom has been nominated for a “Cannonball Catholic Blog” award.Thank you!(I think.)The first irony is that given the category—Best Underappreciated Blog—nobody knows to vote for me!The other irony is that if you win an award for being underappreciated, shouldn’t you technically give it back?I’m just saying…If after all this you would still … [Read more...]

We walk by Faith

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Pregnancy, The Faith 9 Comments

(Though in my case I should amend that to “I waddle by faith.”)Today marks the 36th week of my pregnancy. I must say…I never would have thought it.It’s been many long months since I announced this baby. It’s been many long months since I tearfully drove to the first ultrasound, and then joyfully posted the results.It’s been many long months of fear … [Read more...]

“Things to Do when You are Feeling Blue”

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Homeschooling, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Pregnancy 9 Comments

Subtitled: In which I continue to thank the people who are helping me drag this beautiful, bouncing ball & chain toward the finish line. John was away all day yesterday at a Scout Leaders training seminar. On his way home and because he felt bad about leaving me on my own all day, he called to see if he could pick up burgers for supper.Of … [Read more...]