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Assertiveness Training

February 18, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Felicity, Minnesota Me, My Girls, Parenting 4 Comments

One of the things that I love about our Felicity is her tender spirit. In terms of temperament, she is the polar opposite of…ahem…some of her other siblings.Having children is such a crapshoot, isn’t it? You never know with these little hybrids.Last night, filled with a spirit of conviviality and togetherness after watching American Idol as a … [Read more...]

My Little “Margie Face”

February 18, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, My Girls 6 Comments

This little baby......grew up to be this little girl:When I brought her home from the hospital, my mother took one look and said, “Now that’s a little ‘Margie Face.’” (Margie—hard g—meaning me.) Well, she would know.It’s true that many people think Cate and I look alike, and certainly she’s me all over the place in terms of her goofy, sanguine … [Read more...]

This one’s for Shivaun!

February 17, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Memes, Minnesota Me, Motherhood 41 Comments

I saw a photo meme over at Corinne’s blog and decided to play. Why? Because I’m big with child and breathless, of course. It’s better to not overexert myself with too much originality.Here are the rules, then:1. Choose the 4th folder where you store pictures on your computer.2. Select the 4th picture in the folder, and post it on your blog.3. … [Read more...]

Big with Child

February 16, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Just Me, Minnesota Me, Pregnancy 8 Comments

That’s me.I’m not complaining, mind you. Neither am I moving very…fast these days. Hey, I made it over to the computer. I’m doing well!Tell me again why we purchased a two-story house.Tell me again why we have our classroom on the second story.Heck, tell me again why we’re homeschooling period when I could, instead, be accountable to no man other … [Read more...]

More Coffee and Chocolate, Please

February 14, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Humor, Jem, Minnesota Me, Special Events 2 Comments

Son Number 2 was the first to wander into the kitchen this morning, where I was hurriedly assembling all their Valentines.“I really like dawn,” he said.“Who’s Don??” I was completely baffled and a bit concerned. Who is this new friend and is he acceptable?“No,” Jem responded, “I mean the morning.”Happy St. Valentine’s Day, everyone! I pray that … [Read more...]

Help him.

February 13, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Current Affairs, Keeping It Real, Minnesota Me 17 Comments

One of my favorite actors has fallen and can’t get up.The thing is, I can’t tell if Joaquin is messing with us or if he’s just…messed up.ht: My HusbandStill a fan, though a confused one, … [Read more...]

7 Quick Takes Friday

February 13, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: 7 Quick Takes Friday, Minnesota Me 12 Comments

(Volume IV for Me)~ Take 1 ~The kids have been taking piano lessons at the same St. Paul studio for three years now. Because we go during the off hours, (i.e. at the crack of dawn), we are often the only ones there and get to have our run of the place. Oh, once in awhile there will be another homeschooling mother or a rare toddler music class or … [Read more...]

And the Winner is…

February 12, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesota Me 3 Comments

Margaret Mary!We did not plan to pick my namesake, I promise. (Just ask Cate.)Please email me with your address, Margaret Mary, and I'll ship this book off to you in a jiffy.And to all the rest of you, thanks for participating! That was fun--much more fun than just tossing it into the bag marked "donations."All for the Greater Glory of God, … [Read more...]

Cleaning the Classroom Update:

February 12, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Current Affairs, Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, The Faith 35 Comments

It's a Give-Away!I have an extra copy of Susie Lloyd's Please Don't Drink the Holy Water!Would you like it?Leave a comment on this post with...oh, your favorite American Idol contender so far (we are partial to Matt the piano player and Michael the oil rig guy) and I'll pick a name in the morning.Or leave a comment saying that you can't be bothered … [Read more...]

Uncapped Markers

February 11, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Homeschooling, Keeping It Real, Minnesota Me 6 Comments

Are either paving my way out of purgatory...Or into it.(I'm cleaning the classroom. Can you tell?)AMDG, … [Read more...]

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