This morning I went in for my usual shot of progesterone. When I saw my doctor in the hall, I smiled and said, “Are you hyper-busy today?” She immediately knew my meaning and said, “Would you like me to listen for a heartbeat? Not a problem!”And so even though I wasn’t scheduled for my first “official” appointment until a week from now, she ushered … [Read more...]
To Gnome Me is to Love Me
I spent a ridiculous relaxing amount of time fashioning these gnomes this weekend.My kids are shocked that I got them done (I can tell) but are delighted.I have wanted to incorporate Elizabeth’s Gnomes and Gnumbers into our curriculum for a very long while now. I ordered the supplies a couple of months ago and there they sat, while the … [Read more...]
Gift Horse
This is what I found when I went to get the paper this morning.A card table.On our stoop.Thank you—I think—to the anonymous donor. Do come for poker this afternoon.Perplexedly, … [Read more...]
Bangs and All
If you call out to your 3-year-old to ask what she is doing……and she responds, “Making myself pretty!”…you should probably go investigate.And then you should take away the scissors and attempt a comb-over. … [Read more...]
Maggie’s Quick Pick: Call it Courage
We finished Call it Courage on CD yesterday and what a gripping read listen! Mafatu is a 15-year-old Polynesian boy who loses his mother in an accident at sea. His consequent fear of the ocean leads to the disdain of his people and the disappointment of his father, the chief. He leaves the island to find his courage. Does he succeed? What do you … [Read more...]
Ask a Silly Question
Why does my dog keep eating Crayola crayons?!Is it to make those morning walks more colorful?*Some would say that the real question is “Why do your children keep leaving Crayola crayons on the floor?” To which I reply, “Don’t ask!” … [Read more...]
Progress Report
I’ve just come from the clinic where I saw the results of Monday’s blood draw. My levels are rising nicely! My doctor showed me the figures and smiled warmly at me, while meanwhile I blinked confusedly. “I’m sorry,” I apologized. “I have no idea what those mean.”She laughed and said, “The numbers have gone up…and that’s a good thing.”Well, thanks … [Read more...]
Food for Thought (Part II)
I don’t know what it’s like for other people who have a blog, but I think that I might ultimately measure the worth of a post by the insecurity I feel when first publishing it. I struggled with doubt throughout most of the day yesterday, worrying that my “Food for Thought” post was self-absorbed, self-indulgent, and in general, far too weighty … [Read more...]
The Family Bed
...in the very best way.I loved Jenn's post this morning!Ad Jesum per Mariam, … [Read more...]
Food for Thought
After my big conversion when I was 23, (yes, I plan on returning to that story soon), I spent a half a year at an ultra-conservative Catholic college in Kansas. I was trying to find myself after having found myself, if you know what I mean.It was a major struggle.For one thing, I didn’t know anyone at this college. I enrolled at the recommendation … [Read more...]
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