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October 7, 2010 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, Special Events 1 Comment

Ladies, thank you for your participation in yesterday’s give-away. I absolutely loved reading all your fall recipe favorites and wish I had a copy of The Handbook for Catholic Moms for each and every one of you.For today, though, I just have one, and the winner of this copy is…Lynn B!(as chosen randomly by Random.Org)Congratulations, Sweetie! … [Read more...]

A Thank You…a Review…and a Give-Away!

October 6, 2010 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Reviews, Special Events 52 Comments

Ed. Note: I apologize for taking so long to post an update. The past three days have been eight shades of crazy and I have had very little computer time. The good news is the laundry is done.(Fooled you! It isn't really.)Last Saturday, my 5-year-old made me a card which read:Happy Birthday, Mom. I hope you have a good birthday with good presents … [Read more...]

In Praise of Life

October 2, 2010 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me, Special Events 59 Comments

Today is my birthday. I am 44 years old.(The photo on the right isn’t current.)Wow! Can it be? I mean, I totally remember being 43! And 33…and 23…and…Well, the old memory gets a little blurry at that point.Birthday posts are kind of tricky. On the one hand, I’m the one who’s posting this; I’m the one saying, hey, look at me! It’s my special day … [Read more...]

Scenes from the School House

October 2, 2010 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Homeschooling, Minnesota Me 17 Comments

This is where three of my kids went today:And this is what they did:For four hours, they were pioneers!I pledge allegiance to the flag...Fun fun fun.(And you see? We homeschoolers do get out. )Here is my contribution to the event:You think, I know, this is no big deal.You forget, I know, that I don't sew. Would you like me to refresh your memory? … [Read more...]

A Week Among Weeks

September 29, 2010 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Special Events, Spiritual Growth 12 Comments

From the ArchivesThis is what I found when I came downstairs this morning.My husband did the shopping after hours last night! It’s like Christmas!Many years ago, my friend in Idaho (who is currently expecting her 10th child), told me how she had neither the time nor the energy for grocery shopping. I remember thinking at the time, “I could never … [Read more...]

In the News

September 28, 2010 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Minnesota Me, Motherhood 15 Comments

Update: It’s today’s paper; I heard from a neighbor. Thanks, Cindy! Does anyone get the Minneapolis Star Tribune? I think I’m quoted in an article today (or it might have been yesterday’s paper) but in any case, you can read it online here: Rising trend: Not bringing up baby.They spelled my name wrong. : )Now I know I’m preaching to the choir here, … [Read more...]

Food for Thought

September 28, 2010 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me 4 Comments

They always say, “Do it again”; and the grown-up person does it again until he is nearly dead. For grown-up people are not strong enough to exult in monotony. But perhaps God is strong enough to exult in monotony.It is possible that God says every morning, “Do it again” to the sun; and every evening, “Do it again” to the moon. It may not be … [Read more...]

A Few Things About Me…

September 24, 2010 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, New Baby; Memes 17 Comments

...by George the ToddlerTypo Alert! Joe is studying his "8th Grade Catechism" through Faith & Life, not "8th Catechism" like I originally wrote. Woops! It's a good thing my mom's my editor! [grin]My mom said there's a meme going 'round where you get to list lots of things about yourself. That sounds like fun! So, being the most insistent and … [Read more...]

Pathetic and Desperate

September 23, 2010 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Growing Up, Honest Blogging, Just Me, Minnesota Me 26 Comments

Yep, that’s me.And were it not for the occasional comment like hers—and yours—I would probably stop seeking proof that you were out there altogether.No, I wouldn’t.Yes, I would.No, I wouldn’t.Okay, fine. You have probably figured out by now that with this blog, anyway, there are no guarantees. I do apologize for last night’s pathetic, desperate, … [Read more...]

And also…

September 23, 2010 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Honest Blogging, Minnesota Me 31 Comments

...because I've had that glass of wine, I'm going to just say it.You're not COMMENTING!Are you still out there? I miss hearing from you. … [Read more...]

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