The girls had gotten very quiet, save for numerous trips to the sink for cups of water, and so I thought, “I’d better check on them.”Well, of course.We’re talking mud pies, mud piles and just plain mud to the tenth power.They were as focused as they were…filthy.“This is serious business, Mama,” Cate told me.Hey, I’m not going to argue.My husband … [Read more...]
In Absentia
As per the latest comment on my last post, (Ann), I hereby wish to make it known that any and all extended blog absences may henceforth be blamed on the above brown eyes.At least, I think they're brown.Pardon me while I go check them again.Swooning in love (and perhaps fatigue), Photo Credit: My son Jem … [Read more...]
Letting Go
I was on my way out to walk the dog yesterday when Felicity begged to come. I shut off my iPod with a sigh and a smile; yes, I’d love for her to join me. Is there anything as sweet as a 6-year-old, I wonder? Truly, few things are.We walked hand-in-hand and she talked nonstop. The dog lunged here and there.Just up the road is a field of wildflowers; … [Read more...]
A Treatise on Red, White and Blue Jello (Revisited)
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...]
Larger than Life cont.
Thank you for chiming in on my itty bitty missive yesterday. I was rushing out the door to a funeral (the mother of a dear friend, sigh) and wanted so much to check in with my Internet friends before I left.I didn’t really have the time to be blogging, though.As you could probably tell.For the record, I made it to the funeral on time and had a sad … [Read more...]
Is it a sin to smack a priest?
In Angela’s defense, she was giving him five.I just don’t think he expected it, having extended his hand for a friendly shake.(The resounding clack! echoed throughout the church.)Father winced but quickly recovered. Bonus points in heaven for him.Are there any armchair theologians out there?I need to know if I should confess this.Forever on the … [Read more...]
Sugar Snap Pea
Anthony had, um, a procedure done last Friday.*Let’s just say that he now has a feast day in common with our Lord. : )Frankly, I think it was harder on me than it was on him. I asked John to meet me at the clinic so he could keep an eye on the rest of the kids. They were more than happy to watch Peep in the van while their papa paced outside it, … [Read more...]
Food for Thought at the Start of Summer
“When you have to give orders, do not humiliate anyone. Go gently. Respect the intelligence and the will of the one who is obeying.”St. Josemaría Escrivá, The Forge, 727.Call me a control freak and I’d say, “Wash your hands and wipe your feet.”(I may say it with a smile but still.)I get ever so tired of hearing myself bark commands, don’t you? How … [Read more...]
The Rest of the Story
Part II[Read Part I here.]There was something about that little room that made me feel claustrophobic. Seriously, John was wedged in a corner chair, watching 24 on his laptop. (You see a pattern here?) The nurse was in a different corner, entering data into the computer and asking me question after question after question after question.She … [Read more...]
No More Naked Boppy
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...]
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