First of all? I wouldn't have this post at all were it not for my beloved husband.Obviously.Were it not for my husband I would not have Cate.~ Cate & her Little Flowers Group ~These girls have been together for years. My point, however, is that I took dozens of photos at yesterday's Little Flowers meeting, which we hosted at our home. And then … [Read more...]
Food for Thought
We must never glance at what is good in ourselves, much less ponder over it, but we should search out what is wrong and what is lacking. This is an excellent way of remaining humble.-- St. Vincent de Paul … [Read more...]
Weigh-in “Wednesday”
(Sorry I’m late running this—my life has taken a turn for the crazy busy worst.)(Not to worry, though, it’s all quite good.)(Just crazy busy.)(You understand, I know.)So! No photos of my scale this morning—today’s post will be more about encouragement than about my public humiliation.I’ll save that for Lent.I will say that this week’s weigh-in … [Read more...]
Food for Thought
All the time it is you, you, you. And you will never be effective until is is Him, Him, Him, so that you act in nomine Domini—in the name and with the strength of God.--St. Josemaría Escrivá (I don’t have a flesh-and-blood spiritual director, so I lean heavily—and I do mean heavily—on Father Escrivá and this book.)(He has a knack for speaking … [Read more...]
After the Fact
So here’s the thing. I wanted to watch the game & the commercials, but that was downstairs and the (food and the) feminine fellowship was upstairs.In the kitchen.With the food.As I’ve said.We’re talking chili & potato skins & wings & guacamole & these little bits of sausage-y goodness that were deftly prepared by my friend Ruth … [Read more...]
Two Things
Maybe three.First, NiNi got a new hat for Christmas. A homemade hat, hand-knit by his godmother, and I think it is very cute.One day I will learn to knit.I will sit down with my friend (aka George's godmother) and have her show me how to knit. Then I will make wonky hats for her to wear, and she will be grieved that she agreed to teach me.Maybe … [Read more...]
Pretty Happy Funny Real
The Sacramental Edition{Pretty}Pretty is a little girl, preparing to make her first confession.An about-to-be-freshly-laundered soul is very pretty, don’t you think?{Happy}Look at all those about-to-be-freshly-laundered souls!She was happy...and joyful...and excited...and nervous.(Correction: According to Angela, she wasn’t nervous. My husband … [Read more...]
Weigh-In Wednesday
I. The TestI have still not gotten my cycle, though I have since burned through all three tests in that Clearblue box. Weirdness! Perhaps I should change the name of this blog to Perimenopausal Mom.Now wouldn’t that be fun?Still my baby! Still my blessing.II. The ScaleHere’s a link to the photo from this morning. I’m sorry for not being much of an … [Read more...]
The Big Reveal
Yes, I was very disappointed. … [Read more...]
Is Big Brother watching me?
This is NiNi, otherwise known as my 2-year-old George.Is he a big brother?I don't know!Maybe yes...and maybe no...and maybe I'm driving you crazy--yes?--with all this rampant speculation. I'm sorry! It's just that I've been busy--VERY busy--and haven't been able to get to the store for The Test.Plus the plan was to get one from my friend Lynnie at … [Read more...]
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