Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
Lots to talk about with the advent of Lent (not to confuse you), but for now, here’s a light-started start to your brand new week.Angela’s Quaker Instant Oatmeal was Much Too Hot, so I proposed curling up on the couch and reading a book or two while it cooled.I pulled one of my favorites off the shelf, The Angels’ Alphabet by Hilda Van Stockum. … [Read more...]
Everything.Happy Valentine’s Day! … [Read more...]
(Vol. XIII for Me)I have exactly 20 minute to crank out this post before resuming my crazy-busy, hectic life. Can she do it? Place your bets!~ Take 1 ~This is one of the reasons why my life's been so busy:Jem (in character) as Jimmy GloverWhen all else fails, blame it on your cute little newsie!Two more performances, a cast party, and we're done. … [Read more...]
[You can read Part I here.]Furtively, I got the Windex.I began by spritzing the stain in the dining room, where a crayon had been melted over the heat vent and then poured out on the floor. What child does this?! My curious little Madame Curie, that’s who.(It helps me to compare her to super smart people. It makes the naughty behavior seem…not that … [Read more...]
An Odd, Semi-Obsessive Little Tale[Part I]Anthony’s been fussy the past couple of nights, the result of a lingering ear infection. The usual drill is that Mom (the early bird) will nurse him until he’s full and then Dad (the night owl) will take over. Two nights ago, however, I woke to the sound of loud, persistent, angry wails and so, bleary-eyed … [Read more...]
One never knows, at the break of day, what the next twelve hours will bring.Snow—and lots of it—is what this morning had in store for us. I stepped outside to get the paper and stepped right into the…Snow.Were it not for that red skirt, they might never have found me.Snow can be plenty cozy, though, especially when you're staying in. My oldest son … [Read more...]
This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a long while. Oh my goodness, why haven’t you told me about it before?Granted, it's not for the faint of heart. But the acting! The drama! The passion! Tim Robbins!Okay, I’ll stop now.(I am on a bit of a Tim Robbins kick though. Raise your hand if you agree.) … [Read more...]
[Vol. XII for Me]~ 1 ~After yesterday’s post on the Mother’s Day of Renewal, I heard from a couple of readers who wanted to know the day’s agenda. “It would be nice to start something like this around here,” they explained.Dads in aprons! An added perk to your Day of RenewalIt would be nice, dear readers, and you should—you can—organize your own … [Read more...]
[Because at this time of the year, we need one.]Yep, this is where you could have found me and approximately 120 other moms last Saturday.Our feet were up (figuratively speaking) and our cups runneth over. Are you kidding? The coffee was supplied by Caribou!This is an annual event at our parish, founded by my friend Tina and co-hosted for the … [Read more...]
The Crumb Snatcher Edition … [Read more...]
