Mommy (gently): Are your sandals on the right feet?Avila (blinking up at me): I don’t know. Are they? … [Read more...]
August 24, 2006: The Feast of St. Bartholomew
9 years ago today, you became a baby Christian. Happy Spiritual Birthday, Joel!May you go forth like the apostle Bartholomew and tirelessly spread the Gospel. (Use words if you have to.)We love you! … [Read more...]
On Losing Baby Rose but Gaining Perspective
Our baby should have been born this month.*That was not God's will, however, and on January 4th we lost her. It was my one and only miscarriage and my heart goes out to all the families that have gone through this more than once.My doctor sent me in to have an ultrasound done that day. About 20 minutes into the procedure, it was pretty easy to … [Read more...]
A Noteworthy Exchange
Daddy (teasingly): Mommy always wins the arguments.John Michael: Then what’s it worth to argue?*Ed. note: superficially it would seem that this post is all about Mommy winning arguments, but it's not. At the heart of this exchange is the question: Really, what is it worth to argue? And the answer is: Nada. … [Read more...]
August 22, 2006: The Feast of the Queenship of Mary
We have many Marys in our home.Perhaps unnerving to the casual visitor, there is a life-sized statue of Maria Rosa Mystica in our sitting room. She is lovely! and a gift from my mom & dad (Deacon George) that I treasure. Over the mantle in our family room is a framed image of the Holy Family: inspiration to the many wrestling children and … [Read more...]
Have you made
Jello Jigglers lately? They were called Knox Blocks when I was growing up--ahem--but at any rate they are super easy and heck if the kids don't love 'em. Recipe's on the back of the small-sized Jello box: 4 boxes of Jello & 2 and 1/2 cups boiling water and you're done.Enjoy! … [Read more...]
7 Habits of Highly Effective New School Years
Karen E's post on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective New School Years was very inspiring! I am adding my 7 cents' worth, going with an "art" theme this time around.1. First and foremost, always begin your efforts with prayer. It is said that Fra Angelico painted his beautiful, sacred murals while in a state of ecstasy. Wouldn’t that help our … [Read more...]
I liked my version better.
What I thought I heard: “A day off for Mom!”What Maria actually said: “A day off from Mom!” … [Read more...]
Making the Most of the Time
From today's Mass reading: Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of the time (Ephesians 5:15-16).My husband is taking the kids to Grandma's for the day so that I can get our classroom (i.e. house) in order. What should I tackle first? The thoroughly ransacked art closet? Or John Michael's desk upstairs … [Read more...]
It’s always helpful when
Your daughter goes screeching out of the kitchen and announces: "She's making us yucky things!" … [Read more...]
