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In May, the Month the Mary

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Special Events, Spiritual Growth 9 Comments

Happy May Day!Happy Month of Mary!Happy Feast of the Ascension! (Even though they have transferred this feast to Sunday in my state, it is still Ascension Thursday in my heart. I am a little bit of a rebel in that regard.)There is so much that one could do today, it will be hard to choose.We have made some simple May Day baskets (very simple, of … [Read more...]

First Communion Novena: Day 7

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Opening Prayer for Each Day (See Novena Day 1)Day 7 Prayer: The flowers I will make today for the garden of my heart are jasmine.I will make them by being diligent.Dear Jesus,When You were a child like me,You worked and studied very hard.I want to be diligent just like You were.Today I will try very hard to do everything I have to doat home, at … [Read more...]

First Communion Novena: Day 6

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Opening Prayer for Each Day (See Novena Day 1)Day 6 Prayer:The flowers I will make today for the garden of my heart are daisies.I will make them by being obedient.Dear Jesus,When You were a child like me,You were always obedient.I want to do what I am told just like You did.Today I will try very hard to obeyat home, at school and at play.I will try … [Read more...]

Daddy Math

by Filed Under: Homeschooling, Minnesota Me, My Boys, Real Learning 8 Comments

This is a test. You will gain 5 minutes on the computer for every question you get right. You may not ask Mommy any questions. You may not speak to each other.1. Angela goes to bed at 9:00 p.m. She wakes up at 8:00 a.m. How long did Angela sleep? (This is a trick question, of course. Typically Angela screams in protest for a good half an hour … [Read more...]

First Communion Novena: Day 5

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Opening Prayer for Each Day (See Novena Day 1)Day 5 Prayer: The flowers I will make today for the garden of my heart are bluebells.I will make them by being cheerful.Dear Jesus,When You were a child like me,You were never mean or unpleasant.I want to be cheerful just like You were!Today I will try very hard to be cheerfulat home, at school and at … [Read more...]

Insult to Injury

by Filed Under: Health & Wellness, Minnesota Me 15 Comments

Well, I went to a Weight Watcher’s meeting for the first time since last summer and to my great embarrassment, I broke their scale.Not really, but I am 20 pounds over my lifetime goal of 115. (You do the Math. It’s First Grade Math. I’ll wait.) Would you like to see some before-and-after photos? How much are you willing to pay me?The worst part … [Read more...]

Yes, that’s basically it.

by Filed Under: Excessive Caffeine Consumption, Minnesota Me, My Boys 4 Comments

My sons took care of the neighbor’s dog this weekend. Having received their payment late Saturday evening, they were itching to be taken to the store on Sunday afternoon so they could spend it. I, however, was feeling the residual effects of my early morning Holy Hour and said that I’d be happy to take them if they could wait ‘til I’d had some … [Read more...]

First Communion Novena: Day 4

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Opening Prayer for Each Day (See Novena Day 1)Day 4 Prayer:The flowers I will make today for the garden of my heart are Queen Ann.I will make them by not being selfish.Dear Jesus,When You were a child like me,You were never selfish.I want to share with others just like You.Today I will try very hard to not be selfish at home, at school and at … [Read more...]