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The Infant Kiss

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Prayer 13 Comments

It happened again at Mass on Christmas—three Masses in a row, now.I carry Camille on my hip when I go up for communion. She watches intently as the priest places the Eucharist on my tongue. Then, as we are walking back to our pew, she takes my face firmly in her hands and turns it toward her.And she presses her lips against mine.At no other time … [Read more...]

The Story of a Soul (An Advent Tale of Joyful Longing)

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Pregnancy 16 Comments

Subtitled: How the heirs of Sam Walton keep getting richer, thanks to me. Long before I had started my Christmas shopping, I was purchasing those little plastic tests.EPT or EPT knock-offs, it didn’t matter. The results were what I was after.Those two red lines.Please God.In the month of November alone I purchased four of them. Am I crazy, hopeful, … [Read more...]

An Advent Answer to Prayers

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me 1 Comment

Do you remember the little boy who was hospitalized with a glucose level of 3?He's home. : )I received the following e-mail this morning and was given permission to share it with you all. In this time of stress and preparation, let's keep our eyes focused on our Infant King and not forget to count our many, many blessings.Dear Friends and Family, … [Read more...]

Holiday Term-of-the-Day

by Filed Under: Anecdotal, Minnesota Me 7 Comments

Gift Creep (n.) a phrase coined by Minnesota Mom’s husband to describe (lovingly, I’m sure) her tendency to keep adding on to the number of presents she’s already purchased.As in, “I thought you’d already bought my mom a present.”To which M in M replies, “I know! But look how pretty!”It's a symptom of insecurity, I know.But you also get a pretty … [Read more...]

It’s a Boy!

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Special Events 4 Comments

I just got off the phone with Jen.Here’s the full announcement:David GabrielBorn on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 10:11 a.m.Weighing 5 lbs 15 oz andMeasuring 19 inches.He was just barely 36 weeks, looks like a “grumpy little man,” and is “nursing like a champ,” Jen said.Thanks be to God! … [Read more...]

Seasonal Stress Buster

by Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Humor, Minnesota Me 15 Comments

Subtitled: Everything you need to know about my husband’s sense of humor, and probably more.A week ago I ran a post about our trip to the pediatrician's office and the ever-invasive questionnaires they'd like you to fill out. (We never do.)One survey, in particular, was unbelievably personal. I brought it home to show my husband, who, shall we … [Read more...]