Tony is two months old now, and he’s gone from this:To this:He is literally spilling out of his boppy.Don’t you just love those juicy leg rolls? Don’t you just want to squeeze them? (Anthony would prefer that you don’t, of course, though you can hold him all you want.)He has his 2-month check-up today and I am anticipating a substantial weight gain … [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...]
Welcomed to the (Spiritual) World
“Once you were all darkness. Now, in the Lord, you are all light.”(Ephesians 5:8)So we were at a 4th of July party on the day before Anthony’s baptism and I was complaining good-naturedly to a friend at the buffet table. “What was I thinking, scheduling a baptism for the day after the 4th? I’m going crazy with all this planning!”Elizabeth is one of … [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...]
Mission: Apostolate
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...]
A Big, Big Day for (St.) Anthony
I have mentioned once or twice before that I am (originally) from the great state of North Dakota. Have you been? Why not? You should. It’s great.Trust me. I make the trip as often as I can……and still it’s not enough.You know.That is why when my husband made plans to take the kids camping this past weekend—giving me a “get out of this camping trip … [Read more...]
A Bishop, a Baby…
And a book giveaway! These things do happen (name that quote) but not quite yet. I’m thinking later today sometime.First, the laundry.And then, the fun.Aren’t you ever so pleased my priorities are straight?*Updated to Add: Well, I am not going to make my self-imposed deadline and I am sorrowful beyond all reason. Please tell me that you still love … [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...]
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...]
Blogging the Baby (Installment II)
The Grumpy Old Man EditionJust so you know, I think this is one of the homeliest little faces ever. For that reason, I find it all the more endearing!Plus if you knew what he was doing when I took this picture…Well, let’s just say you’d excuse him.AMDG, … [Read more...]
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