It’s 8:00 a.m. and the house is silent, save for the rattle of Ellie’s collar (she’s an early riser, like me) and the occasional rumble of cars chugging past the window.How I am supposed to get the kids up and at ‘em when the silence is so sweet?Plus the kids went to bed at a very late hour, and the reason for this was a good one.We went to an … [Read more...]
In Hoc Signo Vincis
Today is the beautiful feast of the Holy Rosary, formerly known as Our Lady of Victory.[It is also my brother Michael’s birthday, so if you could spare a prayer for him, he needs it.]My love of the rosary includes both saying the prayers and clutching the beads. Given a choice, I would have as many sets as I do moods—you know, kind of like coffee … [Read more...]
The World Outside My Window
I have a love/hate relationship with the newspaper.On the one hand, I am fond of the comics and the movie reviews. On the other, I greatly dislike getting distracted by the gunk. Every day there is some new version of the mortal sins being committed: this man broke into a college dorm and did unprintable things; this woman had a nervous breakdown … [Read more...]
Angela’s Efficiency
The Sunday Morning Edition“Mommy, can we go to a Mass that’s over? That way it won’t take so long.” … [Read more...]
Notes from the Kitchen
Because I am stubborn and because I really feel like carrot cake, I am in the kitchen this afternoon baking one. I hope it turns out, too, because I am bringing it to my friend’s house for a dessert buffet/birthday soirée this evening.I regret that I am not in the kitchen cooking Italian for my children (as per Barbara’s suggestion). I am, … [Read more...]
Where were you?
We still have half a cake left!I don’t know. I’m not too sure about this ooey gooey butter cake business. There were several versions online and the recipe I chose turned out…well…a little bit blech on the bottom. It was crumbly and rather dry, and in my opinion a good cake should not be dry.It was totally fun to share my surprise with John and the … [Read more...]
On the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels
Today is my birthday.If you were to come by later I would offer you a piece of cake. Will it be carrot cake or Ooey Gooey Butter cake? I haven’t decided yet, so you are welcome to advise me.Even better, make it yourself and bring it over. ;)Actually, I don’t mind making my own birthday cake at all. I am a firm believer in doing what you must to … [Read more...]
Sweet Saint Thérèse
How many of you have prayed a novena to St. Thérèse? We did, just a year ago, and do you know what? She said yes.Saint Thérèse is one of my favorite saints. I don’t think I’m unique in that, but in my case I really need her! First off, I need her to say yes again…though that story is for another day. Second, and most important of all, I really need … [Read more...]
In a Mood
Back in the early days of my marriage, I would find myself prone to a certain…sensitivity. This is not to say that I’m never sensitive these days, only that it occurred with greater frequency when we were first married.I developed a system for letting my husband know—mildly, I thought—that his behavior was annoying me. This is not to say that I … [Read more...]
One Year Ago Today
…we brought home our puppy, Ellie. (Thank you, Paula!)She was little and cute and very fluffy. She fit inside a box.Do you remember how much I blogged about her? She was cute but she was very naughty. She chewed up the Netflix return envelopes and my Magnificat magazine; she repeatedly tore the toilet paper from its roll; and she left brown & … [Read more...]
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