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The Eyes of a Child

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“Mommy, how can two such little eyes see so much?” Maria, age 5We are listening to Farmer Boy on CD right now. I know you all know that anything by Laura Ingalls Wilder is a classic—that lady is just gifted when it comes to telling stories from a child’s perspective.But are you familiar with the books on CD? For those of you who haven’t yet given … [Read more...]

Overbooked and Underpaid

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is how I feel, but no matter! I've got Friends in high places!"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Mt. 11: 28-30)I am thankful for this invitation, … [Read more...]

More Gratitude

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Oh my goodness.Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your prayers and well wishes. My little comment box was like a party yesterday, with appearances from some of my dearest friends-of-the-heart, both old and new.You can bet that I spent the majority of the day with a sizable lump in my throat.And that the kids and I didn’t get a lick of … [Read more...]

40 Things for which I’m Grateful

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Dedicated with love and honor to my Beautiful Blessed Mother; & also to the awesome Guardian Angels, to whose power & intercession I owe plenty1. The gift of life and the grace of baptism2. The little town of Ortonville, Minnesota that welcomed me3. The little town of Wahpeton, North Dakota that formed me4. My father, a blue-collar kind of guy … [Read more...]

Upon returning from the Archangels Party Last Evening, I will say:

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It was not the devils food cake that needed exorcising but my toddler.Throughout the course of the event, my sweet little Camille:Conked the other toddler in the head with a sippy cup;Shimmied across the counter on her stomach and planted her hands in the dessert;Pooped on the floor of the family room; andPulled the 7-week-old twins, Harry & … [Read more...]

Happy Feast of Ss. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael!

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Father in Heaven, we thank you for the gift of these heavenly warriors.To be inspired and to learn what the names of these great saints mean, read Father Thomas Euteneuer's comments here.For ideas on how to celebrate with the kids, go here.That's where we got the idea to make this, which will then be topped with a statue of St. Michael and "slain" … [Read more...]

Odds and Ends Thursday

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Pick your PoisonMy daughters were playing in the next room.This is what was said: “Okay. I’m the robber and you’re the police.”This is what I thought I heard: “Okay. I’m the robber and you’re the priest.”Blame Cayfor this very unexpected trip down Memory Lane I'm taking!This is the post that started it all.This is where I ended up.Season I is … [Read more...]