Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
So. Given the tremendous angst I felt after acknowledging my depression last Friday, I’ve discerned that it is God’s will for me to talk about this. Why? Because I’ve since gotten some emails affirming the need for this discussion, and I think all that doubt was a spiritual attack. It’s much easier, you know, to not talk about … [Read more...]
After a week (or so) of Arctic weather, we’ve got snow and balmy temps in the 30’s. You know what that means, don’t you? Recess! Outside! While baby naps and Mommy blogs.* (Because said Mommy is just that desperate.) Hey, we do what we can to survive the doldrums, even breaking out the cornstarch & water when necessary. We had been out … [Read more...]
Vol. XXIX for Me (The “What I’m Doing while I Wait” Edition) --- 1 --- What am I doing while I wait? I’m blogging, that’s what! How obvious. --- 2 --- I’m also, obviously, struggling with sarcasm. Okay. How’s this for some humility? I am praying asmuchaspossible for the grace that I need to go epidural-free. Pray for me too, okay? I’ll … [Read more...]
Happy Monday, everyone! Have you eaten up and/or frozen all those turkey leftovers yet? (We haven’t. It’s on the list.) I have nothing new for you this morning other than to cheerfully direct you to yesterday’s post. Do enter the giveaway and do share your favorite Advent traditions. Myself, I plan to keep things fairly simple this year, … [Read more...]
[Posted on Monday evening because I don’t know at all that I’ll get back over here tomorrow.] ~ A Little Girl with Great Potential ~ (That’s kind of how I feel these days.) Well, I have reached my final month. 36 weeks and counting! Everything is softening up & spreading out, (And guys, I’m sorry, I should have warned you), but the … [Read more...]
Have you ever survived such a spate of days that, when finally you reach the end of them, you sigh, “There but by the grace of God went I” ? In the words of my 3-year-old, “Foofda.” We survived. On Thursday I had an OB appointment in the morning (Baby’s fine!) and gave a talk to our homeschool co-op in the evening. (I just love our … [Read more...]
Subtitled: My Catholic Sinecure A Fluffy Moment between Father & Son This post has been kicking around in my completely overwhelmed brain for...what? At the very least, a couple of weeks. Enough is enough. I have absolutely no time for perfectionism these days and so…here goes. Goodness knows we all need a little distracting today. Or … [Read more...]
Crossposted from Facebook I felt bad for the young lady behind me in the grocery store line. My cart was overflowing…and this after I’d unloaded a third of it! “I’ve got a big crew at home,” I said apologetically, and pointing a finger at my bulging abdomen, added, “This is Number 7.” “Oh, I would love to have what you have!” she exclaimed, and … [Read more...]
[and a few other random photos] Today is my birthday. I plan to: Go to Mass; Honor the Holy Guardian Angels; and Thank God for the gift of life. I will also probably eat cake at some point. Note: Today is not my 50th birthday, despite the playful intimations of my husband yesterday. I am 46, thankyouverymuch, and although—like the beast … [Read more...]
Hello! So I was telling Barbara that I could very much relate to her “disconnect” post. I’ve got lots I could say in this little space (Hello? Remember those vacation posts I promised? You don’t? Well, no great loss then) BUT—conversely—I have far more to do in the slightly larger space that’s home. Except…would one’s home be larger than the … [Read more...]
