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Rest for the Weary

by Filed Under: Just Me, Minnesota Me, odds and ends, Pregnancy 16 Comments

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...]

From the Heart

by Filed Under: Blogging, Cultural Commentary, George, Minnesota Me, Politics, Pregnancy, Unemployment 24 Comments

Lately George has developed an aversion to photos, whereupon his mom has to beg, plead and bribe him to even look her way. And even then, well... The odds aren’t great that the photo will turn out. I think, perhaps, this might be an extension of what I call his “Little Prince” syndrome, i.e.  “Why should I do what anyone tells me when … [Read more...]

What a Difference a Week (or Two) Makes

by Filed Under: Anecdotal, Minnesota Me, Pregnancy, Special Events 29 Comments

The Blah-Blah-Blog Edition So I’ve been thinking back wistfully to the days when I used to update daily. Do you perhaps remember that? My eyes would pop open around 5:00 a.m. and I would bound out of bed, thinking, “I get to go write a blog post!” And off I’d go, quite happily, to brew a cup of coffee and jot down my thoughts. Not so, these … [Read more...]

Reflections on the Feast

by Filed Under: Depression, Living Liturgically, Marriage, Minnesota Me, Pregnancy, Unemployment 17 Comments

[One Day Out] So yesterday was the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows and we didn’t do a whole lot, unfortunately, other than go to Mass in the morning (me) and talk about how Mary really “gets” our suffering. (Me again, while the rest of the family listened dutifully). “She had seven great sorrows,” I said, waving my prayer book. “Does anyone … [Read more...]

Pure Conjecture

by Filed Under: Anecdotal, Just Me, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Pregnancy 4 Comments

If you tell your four children that the reason Mom started weeping at lunch is that she’s way overtired and needs a nap and that they MUST stay quiet and keep the 3-year-old happy… If you say this to them and your sweet 9-year-old daughter still comes up…and proceeds to stand at your bedside silently and stare at you with one of her hands on your … [Read more...]

Notes on the Announcement

by Filed Under: Honest Blogging, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Pregnancy, Spiritual Growth 27 Comments

Hey, Google Readers! Did you catch the update on the ultrasound yesterday? I thought there might be more of a reaction, but that would be my own comment gluttony and I should be ashamed of myself. It’s an addiction kind of thing. Comments and coffee, that’s me. * * * I have to tease my mother-in-law a bit. When I sent her the profile shot … [Read more...]

{Pretty Happy Funny Real}

by Filed Under: {pretty funny happy real}, Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Pregnancy 15 Comments

The “Slice of Summer” Edition {Pretty} Summer salads are pretty, don’tcha think? I found this recipe in Taste of Home and will post it on my narcoleptic cooking blog when I get a chance. (Never mind! Found it online!) (Here it is. Aren’t I lazy?) * * * Pretty, too, is this rose from my husband’s Marian garden. I stopped to smell … [Read more...]