Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
I was on my way out to walk the dog yesterday when Felicity begged to come. I shut off my iPod with a sigh and a smile; yes, I’d love for her to join me. Is there anything as sweet as a 6-year-old, I wonder? Truly, few things are.We walked hand-in-hand and she talked nonstop. The dog lunged here and there.Just up the road is a field of wildflowers; … [Read more...]
Having been just reminded that our tongues should be a blessing and not a curse, my 4-year-old wiped her mouth and muttered,“Vinegar tastes like it hates us.”AMDG, … [Read more...]
“Once you were all darkness. Now, in the Lord, you are all light.”(Ephesians 5:8)So we were at a 4th of July party on the day before Anthony’s baptism and I was complaining good-naturedly to a friend at the buffet table. “What was I thinking, scheduling a baptism for the day after the 4th? I’m going crazy with all this planning!”Elizabeth is one of … [Read more...]
(Because you know I can’t get enough of these “Before and After” shots)Before......and after!I am still putting together the post for Anthony’s baptism but thought I’d share these two photos in the meantime. Cathie is one of my dearest friends and it was a joy—chaotic, but still a joy—to have our bouncing babies baptized together.You’ll note that … [Read more...]
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”(2 Cor. 12:9)New Baby Anthony is now baptized!It was a good day—a beautiful day—but we are currently going through what I like to call “sacramental hangover.” The girls have been bathed & put to bed; the boys and I are about to watch a highly edited version of this … [Read more...]
Today is our baby Anthony’s baptism. As a witness to God’s ever-mysterious goodness and in honor of the holiday weekend, I am re-running this post from July 3rd, 2008. If I had known then what I know now...But then, where is the faith in that? I need a hug.The sun is shining. The coffee’s brewing. My arms and legs and eyes all work.So what’s the … [Read more...]
Because we are going to be doing a lot of driving this weekend, my husband asked me to put air in the van’s tires.Do you ever worry that those big black tires are going to just BLOW UP in your face?Okay, I didn’t think so.I’ll close with a photo for this holiday weekend—two of my favorite little firecrackers.Happy 4th! Ad Jesum per Mariam, … [Read more...]
Subtitled: All work and no play makes Jill a very dull girl. Happy Early 4th, my friends!PS. Don't tell Barbara but that's my second one.. … [Read more...]
Move everything that's moveable to be ready for the carpet cleaning guy who comes at 9:00. (check)Be scandalized by the vast amounts of CPC under the furniture. (check)Pack up the swimsuits & towels & snacks & baby & sling--it's the last day of Swim Camp! (check)Heave huge sigh of relief. (check)Plan out shopping list for 4th of … [Read more...]
Today finds me in a thankful mood. Why? ‘Cause I’m writing out thank you cards, of course!(Five down…over 25 to go. I’m doing well.)This is actually a much-loved task for me, believe it or not, because with every note I am reminded—and humbled—by the incredible kindness we have been shown since Anthony’s arrival.I only hope that I remember … [Read more...]
