Cinnamon Cider simmering gently on the stove Two-dozen peanut butter cookies (minus the one that Mom just snitched) cooling “not fast enough” on the rack Snowflakes then rain then hail and then more rain falling (The snowflakes were by far the most romantic.) Amazing Grace (the movie) waiting patiently in the DVD player. (The theme is … [Read more...]
About Last Night at PetSmart
Every Friday night the boys and I take in a puppy-training course at the local PetSmart.The boys always look forward to this weekly outing with Mom and I enjoy their company. I also truly need their assistance, as I find it disagreeable to make that 10-minute drive alone with Ellie. You try driving with a 35-pound ball of fur in your lap!However, … [Read more...]
A New Beginning
I was so happy to hear from a dear old friend & fellow blogger! (We Catholic blogging mommies are tight like that.)Jen, formerly of Nestled in the Woods, is back—hooray!—and is as sweet and as down-to-earth as always. Her new blog is titled this-family-of-ours.For a wonderful introduction to her brand new blog, begin at the beginning with her … [Read more...]
The Sinner and the Saint that’s Me
I am wondering if I might interest you in a post or two about my conversion. It’s quite a story—not a tall tale, unfortunately, but it is a long one—and the reason I am thinking about is this:Today is the feast of my much-loved adopted patron, Queen Margaret of Scotland, and as I meditate on her amazing life I find myself longing to be better.I … [Read more...]
It’s a small consolation but I’ll take it.
I only had the two little girls today at Target while the others were at piano. Angela was beside herself with [insert big huge toddler problem here], and I was so distracted and embarrassed that I wheeled the cart away without even taking my groceries.Meanwhile the clerk is calling, “Miss! Miss! You forgot your bags!” and all the other people in … [Read more...]
Speaking of Birthdays…
We’ve got back-to-back birthdays next week. Cate turns 7 on Wednesday and Felicity gets to share her day with a big fat turkey bird & lots of football.Yes, I’m feeling slightly (but only slightly) overwhelmed with all the planning.Consequently, I wanted to share with you the following exchange, which was so sweet and which did my tender, … [Read more...]
“Thankful for Alice” Thursday
Instead of listing ten reasons for my gratitude today, I am giving you only one.Her name is Alice.And today she joins the club. I love her so much that I just have to say: 40 Hail Marys for you today, Missy!Happy Birthday, Alice!!!With much love and many regrets (today) that I am,PS. I don’t know that Alice, being Alice, will even mention the fact … [Read more...]
When in doubt, blog food.
I have nothing of merit to blog today.Well, that’s not exactly true. In fact, as a child of God in a state of grace, one could argue that everything I do has merit, at least potentially. In fact, I’m pretty sure that God hates it when I’m self-deprecating & self-pitying & full of despairing thoughts that I’m not “worth it”.Except … [Read more...]
Life is Beautiful and so is Bella
Ah yes, the movie Bella.Perhaps you’ve heard of it?I attended this movie on Sunday with a very good group of ladies. Before I launch into my review of it, however, I wanted to share with you a quick story.One hour prior to my leaving for the movie, I was holding a brand new baby girl. My neighbor had been caring for her all weekend, as the baby’s … [Read more...]
As if there were ever any doubt…
Your Inner European is French!Smart and sophisticated.You have the best of everything - at least, *you* think so.Who's Your Inner European?HT: Matilda (my favorite Italian) and Theresa (my Spanish friend) … [Read more...]
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