Anthony has reached the six weeks’ mark and my life? Well, it’s chaotic.I joke to my friends that I’m hanging by a thread domestically, and they laugh and have no idea that you know what? I’m really serious.I made my bed this morning for the first time in six weeks. That’s how serious I am.Yes, we are going through one of those tricky times of … [Read more...]
Letting Go
I was on my way out to walk the dog yesterday when Felicity begged to come. I shut off my iPod with a sigh and a smile; yes, I’d love for her to join me. Is there anything as sweet as a 6-year-old, I wonder? Truly, few things are.We walked hand-in-hand and she talked nonstop. The dog lunged here and there.Just up the road is a field of wildflowers; … [Read more...]
The Bitter Truth
Having been just reminded that our tongues should be a blessing and not a curse, my 4-year-old wiped her mouth and muttered,“Vinegar tastes like it hates us.”AMDG, … [Read more...]
Welcomed to the (Spiritual) World
“Once you were all darkness. Now, in the Lord, you are all light.”(Ephesians 5:8)So we were at a 4th of July party on the day before Anthony’s baptism and I was complaining good-naturedly to a friend at the buffet table. “What was I thinking, scheduling a baptism for the day after the 4th? I’m going crazy with all this planning!”Elizabeth is one of … [Read more...]
Before and After
(Because you know I can’t get enough of these “Before and After” shots)Before......and after!I am still putting together the post for Anthony’s baptism but thought I’d share these two photos in the meantime. Cathie is one of my dearest friends and it was a joy—chaotic, but still a joy—to have our bouncing babies baptized together.You’ll note that … [Read more...]
More than Enough
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”(2 Cor. 12:9)New Baby Anthony is now baptized!It was a good day—a beautiful day—but we are currently going through what I like to call “sacramental hangover.” The girls have been bathed & put to bed; the boys and I are about to watch a highly edited version of this … [Read more...]
A Treatise on Red, White and Blue Jello (Revisited)
Today is our baby Anthony’s baptism. As a witness to God’s ever-mysterious goodness and in honor of the holiday weekend, I am re-running this post from July 3rd, 2008. If I had known then what I know now...But then, where is the faith in that? I need a hug.The sun is shining. The coffee’s brewing. My arms and legs and eyes all work.So what’s the … [Read more...]
Irrational Fear #342
Because we are going to be doing a lot of driving this weekend, my husband asked me to put air in the van’s tires.Do you ever worry that those big black tires are going to just BLOW UP in your face?Okay, I didn’t think so.I’ll close with a photo for this holiday weekend—two of my favorite little firecrackers.Happy 4th! Ad Jesum per Mariam, … [Read more...]
A Brief Respite
Subtitled: All work and no play makes Jill a very dull girl. Happy Early 4th, my friends!PS. Don't tell Barbara but that's my second one.. … [Read more...]
Too Doo Today
Move everything that's moveable to be ready for the carpet cleaning guy who comes at 9:00. (check)Be scandalized by the vast amounts of CPC under the furniture. (check)Pack up the swimsuits & towels & snacks & baby & sling--it's the last day of Swim Camp! (check)Heave huge sigh of relief. (check)Plan out shopping list for 4th of … [Read more...]
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