Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
Ed. Note: Is it cheating to re-post? If it is, forgive me, because I originally published this on 5/18/11. If you've already read its "Stop & Smell the Roses" sentiment, you may move on! God speed! Meanwhile, stay tuned for the "Teens & Driving" piece that I have on deck. It's just taking me longer than I anticipated, and the messy bedrooms … [Read more...]
Well, my friend, I've gone and done it. [gulp] I linked up to Jen's 7-Day Blogging Challenge. Seven posts in seven days, as per the title of this post. [another gulp] [Is that coffee she's swallowing? Or is it her fear?] I could relate to so much of what Jen said in her link-up description that I thought, perhaps, God was speaking to me. … [Read more...]
I’m not going to post a photo of my scale but I can tell you right now that it appears to be stuck. It is stuck at a weight 15 pounds heavier than I’d like and the truth is, this doesn’t surprise me. The truth is, my life is heavier than I’d like and if I don’t clear it out, I don’t think I’ll lose weight. More on that … [Read more...]
...and we’d best enjoy it, especially since it’s the only full month of summer we get before being assailed by back-to-school ads. Thank you but no thank you. I am a Minnesotan, after all. We get, like, two days of summer as it is. In any case. I loved flipping the calendar this morning and seeing the happy scene (shown on the … [Read more...]
(not really) (I mean, it’s stuff but it’s not nothing. It matters. All the scheduled events and daily—scratch that—hourly activities represent GOD’S WILL FOR ME. So yes I’m busy. Yes, you’re busy. Are you making it count? Are you attuned to Him? Are you growing in love and sanctity? Are you preparing an examination of conscience for your next … [Read more...]
That’s the counsel I was given this morning after emailing a dear friend in tears. (I was the one in tears, not my friend.) (I’m assuming.) (Still, what a buzz kill for her this morning!) That’s what I get, though, for watching hidden videos taken at abortion clinics. That’s what I get for clicking through on those links. My tears fell onto … [Read more...]
My beloved is at a conference all day, leaving me to clean the house sneak in a blog post. Please direct your attention to my freshly windexed windows and do. not. judge. In any case, who wants to scrub toilets when there’s a baby on hand? Not me. I have teenaged sons for that. * * * Speaking of babies and their defense... Did you see … [Read more...]
(Published on Thursday, because a day late and several dollars short is how I roll.) This post is going to be a hodge-podge of thoughts. I have a hundred posts inside my head but can’t find the focus I need to get them all down. (Lucky for you.) I am so very, very, very distractable. I’m like Dug from UP only my “Squirrel!” is blogging! Facebook! … [Read more...]
Ed. Note: I had originally intended to publish this as part of “7 Quick Takes Friday,” then thought, hey, if I post it on Sunday I can leave the comments open! Is that…cheating, do you think? Of course it is! So sue me! Better yet, get my husband to sue me. He needs the work. [1] Speaking of John, he had a birthday last week. (He’s four … [Read more...]
A Spoiler-Free Post with Beans & Corn & just a Hint of Mishap Did you happen to not see the season finale of Downton Abbey? Me, too! Which means you have come to exactly the right place! (For an excellent re-cap of last night’s episode for those of you who did watch, do read Melissa Wiley’s latest post over at Geek Mom. [I’ve heard … [Read more...]
