Let’s suppose—hypothetically, of course—that you are hugely pregnant and are craving, oh, Doritos. Let’s suppose that you ask your husband to make a late night run to the convenience store to buy you, say, some Doritos. Loving husband that he is, let’s suppose that he has his coat on faster than you can say “Cool Ranch” and is back before you know … [Read more...]
Grace for the Painting
Our little Cate is suffering from several allergies. We recently had her tested and it turns out she is allergic to cats (which we knew) and dogs (which we didn’t) and dust mites (do you blame her?). “I’m allergic to all my favorite pets!” she moaned.“You like dust mites for a pet?” Jem retorted.She is also severely allergic to certain tree pollens … [Read more...]
What a Difference
...a day makes!The boys have been outside all afternoon, breathing in great big ginormous gulps of fresh air. They will not come in until called.The girls are more selective, of course. They will play on the tire swing, break for apples and peanut butter, draw with sidewalk chalk on the driveway, break for drawing imaginary friends at the kitchen … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday
The “No Fooling” EditionSigh.AMDG, … [Read more...]
Little House in the Suburbs
This afternoon has been very busy.We finished up the last of the schoolwork at the big wooden kitchen table, then shuffled all the books into a pile and put them away.I spent a good hour and a half at the counter and the stove, whipping up tonight’s supper of Sloppy Joes and Suzie’s delicious Midwest Chowder (listed in the comments on this post … [Read more...]
Calling all Cute First Communicants!
The Catholic Company is looking for the cutest First Communion photo of 2009. We all know it’s your child, anyway, so send that photo in! You might win a $100 gift card.Here is the link for more details: First Communion Photo ContestAnd may God bless you and your First Communicant!Ad Jesum per Mariam, … [Read more...]
An Impromptu Poll
The 3rd Commandment EditionCate and I have just returned from a trip to the grocery store, where I found myself annoyed by the number of people shopping on a Sunday.Note the contradiction.I can rationalize my actions just fine and so I’m going to ask you: Do you think it’s sinful to run one’s errands on a Sunday? Is there a difference between, say, … [Read more...]
A Corny Request
…and other thoughts.Happy 5th Sunday of Lent, everyone! How is it going?I will tell you that I had an…interesting week, in that I tried to go without my beloved morning cup of half-caff. My motives were two-part—one, I would sacrifice the taste of the coffee, which I love, and two, I would cut way back on my caffeine consumption and as such, be a … [Read more...]
Catholics Come Home
“We are Catholic. Welcome home.”Those are the closing words of a powerful video developed and promoted by the organization Catholics Come Home. According to their website, these videos were first aired in Phoenix during Lent of 2008. “For those who had fallen away from the practice of their faith, it lets them know that we want them to come home,” … [Read more...]
The Spirit is A’Movin’
I have a little assignment for you. I would like you to be on the lookout today for the movement of the Holy Spirit in your life. He’s present. What’s He up to?I’ll go first with an example.A week ago on Saturday evening, I had plans to attend a ladies’ night out. Some of my very best friends-of-the-heart were getting together at Cathie’s house, … [Read more...]
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