Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
Update: It’s today’s paper; I heard from a neighbor. Thanks, Cindy! Does anyone get the Minneapolis Star Tribune? I think I’m quoted in an article today (or it might have been yesterday’s paper) but in any case, you can read it online here: Rising trend: Not bringing up baby.They spelled my name wrong. : )Now I know I’m preaching to the choir here, … [Read more...]
They always say, “Do it again”; and the grown-up person does it again until he is nearly dead. For grown-up people are not strong enough to exult in monotony. But perhaps God is strong enough to exult in monotony.It is possible that God says every morning, “Do it again” to the sun; and every evening, “Do it again” to the moon. It may not be … [Read more...]
...by George the ToddlerTypo Alert! Joe is studying his "8th Grade Catechism" through Faith & Life, not "8th Catechism" like I originally wrote. Woops! It's a good thing my mom's my editor! [grin]My mom said there's a meme going 'round where you get to list lots of things about yourself. That sounds like fun! So, being the most insistent and … [Read more...]
Yep, that’s me.And were it not for the occasional comment like hers—and yours—I would probably stop seeking proof that you were out there altogether.No, I wouldn’t.Yes, I would.No, I wouldn’t.Okay, fine. You have probably figured out by now that with this blog, anyway, there are no guarantees. I do apologize for last night’s pathetic, desperate, … [Read more...]
...because I've had that glass of wine, I'm going to just say it.You're not COMMENTING!Are you still out there? I miss hearing from you. … [Read more...]
So much to say, so little time to say it...Anthony--I mean, George--is a great big needy thing these days. We were at piano today for two & a half hours and, well, it was all I could do to keep him from shrieking. Poor Angela. She was so bored that she was reading a book upside down and I could tell--I could TELL--that all she needed was some … [Read more...]
This post is meant to be a fast & friendly, lighthearted read so that you can get back to your work without delay.Aren’t I considerate?Plus I can hear George getting into the guinea pig’s kibble. Best get my bottom off the computer and go Check It Out.First, though, a couple of cute kid stories for you because if I don’t write them down I Will … [Read more...]
A Mars/Venus ApproachI’ve been doing some work for Christina Capecchi, who is the editor of Family Foundations magazine and also a writer for The Catholic Spirit. She recently came across a 7-year-old article that had—surprise surprise—a photo of the kids and me viewing the body of a local archbishop.You may read and/or download the article here: … [Read more...]
...when all I want to do is join the toddler on the couch;...when a half-opened container falls out of the over-crowded fridge and lands with a splat on the mat and my feet;...when my bean & bacon soup is met with derision at lunch;...when one son is hard on the other son in public, causing my mother's heart to break and my justice-loving blood … [Read more...]
What I dug out of the washing machine this morning:I thought these things were supposed to live on her wrist. … [Read more...]
