Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
The girls and I cuddled up in my bed last night to read a bedtime story. My ungainly figure kept getting in the way, and as I struggled and heaved and tried to find a comfortable spot, I grew frustrated and exclaimed, “I’m just a bowling ball!”“No you’re not,” Cate reassured me.“They’re little. You’re big.”Looking forward to the next twenty weeks, … [Read more...]
My co-op is hosting a Homeschooling Mother’s Day of Renewal and you truly want to be there.When: Saturday, January 24th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with an optional (delicious!) luncheon at 1:00.Where: Holy Family Church in St. Louis Park, MNWhy: There will be Mass, a light breakfast, confessions and one of my very favorite speakers, Anne … [Read more...]
The Kitchen Counter: BuriedThe Kitchen Island: Sinking FastThe Kitchen Table: A Mess of Muffins and Playdoh (Let’s hope those girls don’t get confused.)Marilyn wrote a post about how she felt like Sisyphus most days, and I thought I’d share these photos in empathy. There is never an end to mess around here. It’s part of the...joy of my … [Read more...]
I just got a card in the mail from my mom with the following message: “Wish you could have been here for this picture, Margie—all four sisters together. Thought you might like to see them.”From left to right: My sister Renee, my mum, my sister Yvonne, my sister Linda, and my sister MaryShe was right. I regret being so far away from the rest of my … [Read more...]
Angela came downstairs to tell me that there was a spider in the bathroom.“I don’t want that spider to hurt me,” she said, “Because hurting makes me get dead and dead is bad.”I agree that dead is bad. Cleaning bathrooms, though, is worse.Ad Jesum per Mariam, … [Read more...]
…is on deck. I have much to say after reading your comments and emails (which have been wonderful and helpful and encouraging and wonderful), but first I must go on a date with my husband! Yep, my friend Tina has graciously offered to watch our brood this evening so we can go stare at Mr. Pitt.Did I just say that?In any case, my husband’s … [Read more...]
And other Crafting WoesDuring my blog break in December, I made several resolutions. That’s how you know a die-hard, hopelessly addicted blogger, by the way. We don’t make New Year’s resolutions. We make them during our blog breaks.Focus, my friends. It’s all about focus.One of my biggest, most eagerly anticipated goals is that of being craftier. … [Read more...]
The comments made in the post below made me cry. Why? Because these women are friends of the heart who both cared (and dared) to challenge me.The truth is, I hadn't researched the effects of Phase I on a pregnancy before deciding to attempt it, and I haven't talked to my doctor to see if she approves.The ugly truth is, I was hoping to lose some … [Read more...]
After two weeks of holiday feasting and every sort of culinary excess, I am beginning Phase I of the South Beach Diet today.Ask my husband if I’ve been…moody. Right now the kids are snacking on red & green malted milk balls and I am eating cold brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar.I eat them cold to pretend they’re ice cream. It’s not … [Read more...]
Do you know where your local Mass is? This friendly liturgical reminder is brought to you by … [Read more...]
