My Maria.Upon observing Vincent Van Gogh’s last painting, Crows in the Wheatfield, and being asked what the crows might symbolize: “He put them in there because he felt pecked on.”After watching the movie Flicka and discussing the horse’s name: “She was named that because she flicked people off.”Don’t be scandalized by that last one. She meant … [Read more...]
Hopefully He’s a Vegan
Overheard in the dressing room, where I was trying on a new skirt in the presence of my daughters:“We would be just a crunchy little pretzel for a dragon,” reflected 6-year-old Maria. “But now Mommy,” and here she gave my stomach a playful pinch for emphasis, “is a nice juicy piece of meat.”Isn’t that special?An extra word of thanks goes out to my … [Read more...]
Wanted: a Little Lady in a Great Big Van
So I slid into the booth at the McDonald’s playland yesterday, happy to have an hour to chat with my friends while our littlest ones played and our older kids were at choir up the street. We had been fifteen minutes late for choir and I shared with the other ladies the reason: I had tried to be a Good Samaritan but was rejected.Here is my story as … [Read more...]
This Lenten Train is bound for…Spain?
Check this out, mi amigo. You can read your posts in Spanish! (You have to click on the word "Traduciendo" at the top.)My favorite part was "Soy un goner."I came across this post, by the way, by checking the referring URLs in Sitemeter. This was from a reader in Brazil.So now wait a minute. That would make this Portuguese, wouldn't it? I'm … [Read more...]
Cabin Fever or the Black Plague?
Whatever it is, I feel like this house is about to implode.We are so ready for spring to be here. … [Read more...]
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
...according to my 4-year-old.You've heard that God never sleeps, I'm sure.But did you know the reason?According to Avila, it's because "Heaven doesn't have a bed!"So now you know. … [Read more...]
Humble Pie for the Momma
My children are simply delighted by this poem.They recite it all the time.Doesn’t it just figure? Of all of the sweet verses they could be memorizing, they insist on learning this one. Munching MargaretWhen munching Margaret speaks to you,You’ll know it’s she, because she’ll chewOr munch or suck some penny-sweet,Some chocolate, gum, or other … [Read more...]
Not What I Meant
...when I told her to go lay down on Momma's bed.A nap is a nap is a nap, I guess. … [Read more...]
I Survived
Ash Wednesday.How 'bout you?Dead Soldier by JMB And after last night's pep talk (aka Ash Wednesday homily), I dragged myself off the battle field with renewed optimism and courage."Dead soldier?" you say."Dead to self," comes the reply.PS. Thank you, Jesus. … [Read more...]
In Honor of All Those Awards
that they’ve got going on,And to acknowledge without fanfare my recent 6-month anniversary as a blogger,(halfway there to a whole year’s worth of—what? I’m not exactly sure),I am republishing this little poem and photo.They sum up my days as a home-schooling mom and ersatz author pretty well, I think.Sometimes I PonderSometimes I ponderMy life as … [Read more...]
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