And a book giveaway! These things do happen (name that quote) but not quite yet. I’m thinking later today sometime.First, the laundry.And then, the fun.Aren’t you ever so pleased my priorities are straight?*Updated to Add: Well, I am not going to make my self-imposed deadline and I am sorrowful beyond all reason. Please tell me that you still love … [Read more...]
The Rest of the Story
Part III[Read Part I here.][Read Part II here.]“It has been said that if life is not on a level with thought, thought ends by descending to the level of life.”(The Three Ages of the Interior Life, Garrigou-Lagrange) This is the part of the story that (I hope) rises above my singular experience, because the process of carrying one’s child to term—of … [Read more...]
Is it a sin to smack a priest?
In Angela’s defense, she was giving him five.I just don’t think he expected it, having extended his hand for a friendly shake.(The resounding clack! echoed throughout the church.)Father winced but quickly recovered. Bonus points in heaven for him.Are there any armchair theologians out there?I need to know if I should confess this.Forever on the … [Read more...]
Up and Coming
Would you like to know a secret? I’m home alone right now.(Well, okay, I’ve still got a baby and a dog to keep me company...but they’re basically quiet and therefore don’t count.)God bless those friends who come and take one’s kids, and who bring you a meal at the same time! This is a perk of being postpartum—such acts of kindness balance out all … [Read more...]
Alcatraz Academics
Me: Felicity, where’s your phonics book?Her: I don’t know. It escaped!AMDG, … [Read more...]
Sugar Snap Pea
Anthony had, um, a procedure done last Friday.*Let’s just say that he now has a feast day in common with our Lord. : )Frankly, I think it was harder on me than it was on him. I asked John to meet me at the clinic so he could keep an eye on the rest of the kids. They were more than happy to watch Peep in the van while their papa paced outside it, … [Read more...]
Go. See. Up.
I know you know that you should go, but I’m adding my review just ‘cause I want to.You really must see this movie.Grandma and Grandpa came to town yesterday and offered to take all the kids (minus one) to see it. They wanted to give us the afternoon off, I think, and seemed surprised when John and I tagged along.[And then—cha-ching!—they paid our … [Read more...]
Food for Thought at the Start of Summer
“When you have to give orders, do not humiliate anyone. Go gently. Respect the intelligence and the will of the one who is obeying.”St. Josemaría Escrivá, The Forge, 727.Call me a control freak and I’d say, “Wash your hands and wipe your feet.”(I may say it with a smile but still.)I get ever so tired of hearing myself bark commands, don’t you? How … [Read more...]
The Rest of the Story
Part II[Read Part I here.]There was something about that little room that made me feel claustrophobic. Seriously, John was wedged in a corner chair, watching 24 on his laptop. (You see a pattern here?) The nurse was in a different corner, entering data into the computer and asking me question after question after question after question.She … [Read more...]
No More Naked Boppy
A couple of weeks ago, a friend and I were having an email conversation about babies and breastfeeding. (Can’t imagine why.) She mentioned that when she sits down to nurse, she always has on hand a tall glass of water and a bobby.“You have to tell me,” I wrote back immediately. “What in the world is a ‘bobby’?”I could almost hear the laughter in … [Read more...]
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