It’s family fun night and we’re watching a movie, The Secret of Kells.It’s different. I’m not sure what I think of it.Anyway, there is a scene where some Vikings attack the monastery. There are arrows; there is death. “Those guys are mean!” I exclaim. “Why’d we name our football team after them?”To Angela, the answer was obvious.“Because they’re … [Read more...]
Another Nickname
...to go with Little Puddin'.Have you heard "Little Potato" before? LOVE it, used to hear it on the MPR Morning Show back when I was a brand new teacher and had an early morning commute each day.Now it's 15-plus years later and my morning commute consists of walking from my bedroom to the kitchen. Nice!Anyway, if you're a parent of littles and … [Read more...]
The Things They Say
The Liturgical Edition"Finish your breakfast and get dressed!" I told the kids. "We're going to Mass for the feast of St. Blaise." I explained that the priest would give a special blessing today by crossing two candles and holding them up to our throat. Felicity's eyebrows drew together in concern. "Are the candles...lit?" she wondered.While at … [Read more...]
On the Feast of the Presentation
We have to learn how to give ourselves, to burn before God like the light placed on a lampstand, to give light to those who walk in darkness; like the sanctuary lamps that burn by the altar, giving off light till their last drop is consumed.St. Josemaría Escrivá, The Forge“St. Bernard reminds us that it is prohibited to come before the Lord with … [Read more...]
Check it him out.
This kid's got game!(Click here and prepare to be impressed.)HT: Sweet Jamie Jo … [Read more...]
(Un)Willing and (Un)Able
Help me, please. I am head-over-heels in love with my toddler.I blame those toes.In any case, the real problem is not my love for George but rather, my unwillingness to wean him. My husband thinks I should wean him as he (my baby) is still very fond of nursing and I haven't had a good night's sleep in...oh...the 21 months since George was born.My … [Read more...]
Books and Book Bags
Two of my favorite things; two of my favorite people.Jenn is giving away a copy of a great new book today. Here’s the link: Women, Sex and the Church: A ReviewAnd Regan is giving away a super cute tote today. Here’s the link for that: Hitting PublishWhat are you waiting for? Go! Go! … [Read more...]
The Faith of a Child
“God gave me the consolation of contemplating at close range the souls of little children. A poor woman [died when still very young] and left three very little children; during the woman’s illness, we took care of the two little girls; the older one was not yet six.“I spent the whole day with them, and it was a great pleasure for me to see with … [Read more...]
NOT an Acceptable Nickname
My 8th grader was pleased when I brought home a 4-pack of pudding for his school lunch. I told him, “Tell your friends that your momma bought these for you ‘cause you’re her Little Pudding.”He cocked an eyebrow at me.“What?” I said. “It’s true.”“Mom…” He wore that familiar teenaged expression of half amused and half too-cool-to-admit-it.“No … [Read more...]
While We’re on the Subject…
I told Jem that Dad and I thought he was nocturnal, too. “What do you mean?” Jem asked. “Well,” I responded, “You never really want to go to bed and you like to sleep in in the morning.”“I ask to go to bed sometimes,” he countered.I laughed. “Jem, I could say we were going out for ice cream and you’d find something to argue about.”His response? … [Read more...]
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