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Mathematically Impossible?

by Filed Under: Homeschooling, Minnesota Me 30 Comments

So. Given the imminent birth of this squiggly wee wain, I have cut back considerably on the rigors of our curriculum. This is not to say that I don’t feel guilty, mind you, but it is what it is and there are only so many places that these swollen ankles can take me.One subject that I am not willing to abandon is Math. We need to keep our chops up … [Read more...]

Celebrating Life’s Lovely Little Ironies

by Filed Under: Blogging, Just Me, Minnesota Me, Special Events 16 Comments

So did you get a nice gift for Mother’s Day?I did, and it wasn’t chocolates or coffee or breakfast in bed.Instead, my husband, (you know, that man to whom I am physically and emotionally indebted until, oh, 2032), took our children camping so that I could have the weekend off.Pardon me? Yes, you heard correctly. He took all FIVE of our children … [Read more...]

A Friendly Reminder

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Special Events 12 Comments

Only three more days until Mother’s Day.Have you purchased a card for your husband’s mom yet? :)Ad Jesum per Mariam,PS. Thank you, everyone, for your prayers in response to yesterday’s post. The recipients of said intention are doing much, much better.(The stress of this pregnancy was taking its toll on my marriage, just so you know. My poor … [Read more...]

Thinking I’ll go eat worms…

by Filed Under: Blogging, Gratitude, Minnesota Me 5 Comments

Minnesota Mom has been nominated for a “Cannonball Catholic Blog” award.Thank you!(I think.)The first irony is that given the category—Best Underappreciated Blog—nobody knows to vote for me!The other irony is that if you win an award for being underappreciated, shouldn’t you technically give it back?I’m just saying…If after all this you would still … [Read more...]

Feeling Social Saturday

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Pregnancy 52 Comments

Today’s Edition:Baby SlingsAre you a baby sling kind of momma?I’ll tell you, I have never been. I’m a holder and a cuddler and a nurser, certainly, but I’ve never been one to want to wear my baby.Until now.This pregnancy and birth is different for me, coming as it does after so much pain & anticipation. I want to stretch out the babymoon for as … [Read more...]

We walk by Faith

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Pregnancy, The Faith 9 Comments

(Though in my case I should amend that to “I waddle by faith.”)Today marks the 36th week of my pregnancy. I must say…I never would have thought it.It’s been many long months since I announced this baby. It’s been many long months since I tearfully drove to the first ultrasound, and then joyfully posted the results.It’s been many long months of fear … [Read more...]