Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
That's how we're feeling on this glorious day. Our Lord has conquered sin and death, which is (frankly) way better than any ninja. He is risen! Alleluia! * * * Footnote: I do plan to post more photos later. Right now I'm like: Need. More. Coffee. And my girls are like: Hopped up on Sugar and Refusing to Sit Still And my … [Read more...]
Here's how I know that it's Holy Week. This morning I made myself a second cup of coffee because I'd left the first cup upstairs and was too exhausted to go get it. I needed coffee for my coffee, is what I'm saying, and that's how I know that the Triduum is here. Holy Week is always a seat-of-my-pants affair. What gets done gets done and what … [Read more...]
Spare a prayer for my sweet daddy? His name is George and it's his birthday! His wife, six kids and hundreds* of grandkids thank you. : ) *I'm rushing out the door and don't have time to count. Trust me. There's a lot of them! … [Read more...]
(#StreamTeam) (#movies) (#angst) (#giftofhope) At the start of every month, I receive a prompt from Netflix suggesting a theme for my next post. These prompts are fun and full of suggestions, like "Celebrating Milestones" or "Creating your Own Destiny." The theme for March was "Reinventing Yourself," and immediately I … [Read more...]
That's how I feel some days. But it's good! It's all good! I can honestly say that this Lent's going well. (If by "well" I mean that I'm failing miserably. I'm failing miserably at doing penance because my penance is always food-related and I do NOT do well at food-related penance. "Hi, my name is Margaret and I'm addicted to food. Please tell … [Read more...]
~ for Barbara ~ … [Read more...]
An Early Lenten Check-In I think that the theme of this season is being decided for me. It's "Death to Self", or, "I'm OCD to the Nth Degree and have NO Control over my Surroundings." (Take your pick. The first phrasing's probably more succinct.) Which means... I'm being called to be meek more often than not, and am being asked to smile when … [Read more...]
If you are a momma with more than one little girl, please take a moment to tell them they're blessed. They are so blessed to have a sister! How do I know this? I have four sisters, and each one holds a special place in my heart. This is my family when I was growing up. (I'm the "baby" of the family, the one on the right. ) And … [Read more...]
A Guest Post by Angela, age 10 Netflix asked my mom if one of her daughters would write a review about this show. She chose me and that's exactly what I’m doing. Mako Mermaids is a series that's set on a made-up island, Mako. There are three main mermaids: Nixie, Sirena and Lyla. My first thought about this show was: Oh boy, this is going to … [Read more...]
