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The Face of Five

February 20, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: George, Minnesota Me, Motherhood 15 Comments

(Because really, who doesn't want to read stories about my kids?) If you're on Facebook, you saw this photo yesterday. It's part of my photo-a-day Project 365—Day 50 already!—and I told a bit of his back story to go along with it. As in... The fact that this kid is always talking. I noted on Facebook that this picture's deceptive because his … [Read more...]

I wonder how best…

February 18, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Lent, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth 24 Comments

I wonder how best I can observe this Lent. I wonder if I can go all 40 days and not become obsessed, depressed, discouraged or judgmental. It's a fine line I walk—either I do great at staying “on plan” and become all prideful as a result, or I fail repeatedly and hate myself. Somehow I don't think that's the goal. * * * I wonder how best I … [Read more...]

Sudden Zest and a Fun Suggestion

February 13, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Prayer, Well-Read Mom 4 Comments

I don't know why or how, exactly—the prayers of a friend? An influx of grace?—but my enthusiasm for life has returned. Zest for the Steps of the Science Museum Zest for this Frozen Minnesota Life Zest for these Four Crazy Kids (I'm outnumbered!) And here's the catch: February's not even over. Friday the … [Read more...]

Feels like February

February 4, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Depression, Family Fun, Health & Wellness, Minnesohta, Minnesota Me, Motherhood 30 Comments

The winter doldrums are here with a vengeance. It took all the energy I (didn't) have to get the kids out the door for Mass yesterday. Grace took over where I was weak, as we pushed past the hassle of finding shoes and dealt with the whining complaints of "But I'm hungry! I need breakfast!" Lucky Francis, right? He got to bring a bag of … [Read more...]

These Kids, this Life

January 27, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Gratitude, Minnesohta, Minnesota Me, Motherhood Leave a Comment

"Mom," George asked, (he's always asking), "What would you do if you were a fairy?" "I don't know," I responded, (distracted), (busy), "I guess I would flutter around a lot." His response: "What a boring fairy!" I took pretend umbrage. Wiping off the counter? Boring?! On the contrary, I lead a rich & varied & jam-encrusted life. … [Read more...]

Praying for Babies/Going to Plays

January 22, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Current Affairs, Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, Prayer Leave a Comment

I.e. The Winner of the Snowflake Give-Away {and} a Call to Prayer First off, the wiener of the Snowflake Give-away is... Erin! (Commenter Number 18) "I haven't been to the MIA in a very long time, this is a great reminder to check it out. I would love to take my niece to this show, she is a huge fan of live theater. Plus, as a new mom, I'd … [Read more...]

About that Give-Away…

January 21, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesohta, Minnesota Me 3 Comments

The comments are trickling in on my give-away below, which makes me wonder if, indeed, all my readers are in Pittsburgh! In the off chance that I do have some locals reading, here are a couple of clarifications: 1. You get to pick the day(s) you can attend. The show runs until February 22nd, and the box office at Children's Theatre will work with … [Read more...]

“Snowflake”: Lovely, Lyrical, Simply Great

January 20, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Give-Aways, Minnesota Me 21 Comments

(a review and a give-away) (just for you) If you're local and want to plan a fun outing... I highly recommend going to see Snowflake. We did. See? I know it's a blurry selfie and all, but that was us. I promise! I'm never sure about trips to the theater because, well, some of my kids can be a little squirmy. I can assure you that … [Read more...]

Now Playing on Netflix

January 19, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: #StreamTeam, Family Fun, Minnesota Me 3 Comments

So maybe you're a bit bummed by the play-offs like me, or maybe--just maybe--you're ecstatic. Either way, the odds are good that you're on holiday today (we are) and you'd like something fun to do with the kids. How about a pet-themed movie and popcorn? Because you know what they say... When the Packers lose to the team that was losing, … [Read more...]

Storyboard: Life

January 15, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Friends of the Heart, Gratitude, Honest Blogging, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth 6 Comments

Warning: This post contains references to suffering and pain. That's life. We've got to deal with it. Do you know what I wish? I wish I had all the time in the world to dink around on this blog. I could, quite happily, spend the entire day writing about the people in my life. Like that, I wouldn't have to deal with them. ;) (Note the winky … [Read more...]

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