Felicity's favorite day is Friday, because it is on Friday afternoon that she has dance class.She is the only one of our three girls who is taking dance class right now, not because we want to show preferences but because--of all the three--Felicity is the one who pined for lessons.Felicity's the one who begged for them.We first "tried on" dance … [Read more...]
Talkin ‘bout…
So far the highlight of my morning has been noting that I wrote “precede” on yesterday’s blog post when I should have said “proceed”. Anyone catch it? Ten Hail Marys for you if you did.(And why the heck didn’t you tell me?)(And okay, that wasn’t the only highlight.)There was also seeing this red squirrel at the bird feeder.She’s cute, yes, but also … [Read more...]
Life Lessons
(The Easter Version)In the days and weeks preceding Easter, my little girls would ask me every morning…“How many days until Easter, Momma?” Even though they had been diligently coloring their Lenten calendars, they still felt compelled to count out loud.“How many days?”“How many days?”“How many days?”The anticipation is almost as delicious as the … [Read more...]
When it comes to Easter…
There are church photos:And there are church photos:I like them both.Here’s a shot outside the church:It’s one of approximately 302 that I took.(I have a ten-year-old son, you see.)(You understand.)I also have a 12-year-old son.I like to embarrass him in public and plan to keep it up until he’s 21 or so.At which time I figure he’ll pay me back.Now … [Read more...]
Alleluia! He is risen!
We are grinning with joy at the thought of God’s great love.Have a blessed, beautiful, joy-filled Easter!With much love & many blessings, … [Read more...]
A Tale of Three Sisters
This was supposed to be a 7 Quick Takes post (once upon a time) but I never got around to finishing it. Blame the baby. Blame my sleep-deprived existence. Blame the late-night distractions of the Internet.(When in doubt, always blame the Internet.)So. Rather than leave this semi-complete post languishing in my drafts folder, I'm going to turn it … [Read more...]
In Praise of the Priesthood
I am not going to get technical about what’s going on in the news right now. I will say this and only this: I think the attacks are unjustified at best and at worst, diabolical.So there. That is my non-technical opinion.I owe my faith to the Catholic Church and, in particular, to the hard work and good example of a great many priests. I owe my … [Read more...]
En Famille
What do you do when your kids are scheduled to sing in the local choir on the same day as your father’s 85th birthday celebration in North Dakota?You go home to see your father, of course.With all due respect to Kids Praise Too.Felicity was a little disappointed, as she loves singing at the Palm Sunday Mass. “Oh well,” she said brightly. “There’s … [Read more...]
Macro
We just returned from a trip up north, where we got to see my extended family and where I tried to look at life more “up close” than usual.It was really, really fun. It was also the perfect prelude to Holy Week, which is a very good time to reexamine our life, our loves, and our daily choices.Post to follow? I hope so. Until then, have a blessed … [Read more...]
If you do nothing else today…
...read this beautiful, amazing, hope-filled story:Nella Cordelia: A Birth StoryHave a tissue (or three) on hand. … [Read more...]
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