Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
George, this morning: Are the beenanas ripe? Me, in response: Yes, the "beenanas" are ripe. Would you like one? George: Yup. George, passing by the computer as I typed this post: I didn't know you could spell “four” with letters! Me: {heart melting} Do you have a 4-year-old? Are they not awesome? I think when it comes to … [Read more...]
Four-year-old boys. You gotta love 'em. They're little boys at the same time they're little men. They still have their baby teeth. They drive you nuts. They have speech impediments that melt your heart. They "heed the hish," not "feed the fish" and when they have a cold, they "toss a wot." Some people cough. My four-year-old … [Read more...]
The "George" Edition We planned on doing a local water park yesterday, this despite the Arctic temps. (When the mercury hit 70, we knew we could do it. Still, the ol' lips were turning blue!) Normally, we don't do the local water park...it's pricey; we're broke; you know the drill...but there was a free event last night hosted by several local … [Read more...]
The “Flashback/Father’s Day” Edition Prologue: My dad had his surgery on Friday morning and it seemed as though it was a success. The doctor removed several inches of skin and tissue—the entirety of my father’s left breast, in fact. This makes me cringe; that poor sore man! My dad remained cheerful throughout the process and not surprisingly... … [Read more...]
Two posts in one morning! I hope you’ll forgive me, but I need—need!—to give you a quick update on my dear daddy because he’s having surgery tomorrow. Please, please keep him in your prayers. Of all the options the team of doctors gave him—chemotherapy, radiation, surgery—this one is the fastest and (hopefully? Please God?) best option for my … [Read more...]
(only the highlights, I promise) Note Number I: Sacerdotal Ordination That's a fancy term for becoming a priest. "Fancy" as in, oh my goodness, ten new priests! My family attended this ceremony on Saturday morning. It was very beautiful and very long. "Long" as in three hours total. "Three hours total" as in so very worth it. … [Read more...]
...God gave us our miracle baby! (It was actually nine months before that but, you know.) ~ Happy 4th Birthday, George! ~ George is a smart and funny little kid—a bit spoiled, if you must know the truth, but that’s to be expected. He loves Minecraft, Angry Birds, Phineas & Ferb (especially playing Agent P.), doing his spelling on … [Read more...]
The “Mommy’s Meatloaf” Edition This post is dedicated to George’s godparents, who don’t like “dwoss” things but who do like George. This is George, Kid Number Six and resident sous-chef: He’s three, going on 30. Seriously, how many 3-year-olds like to help their mom make meatloaf? Exactly all of them, that’s how … [Read more...]
“…that Jesus Christ established the Eucharist.” I heard these words just now on the Drew Mariani show and was inspired to do a quick Triduum post. Inspired, I tell you! I’m sure it was the Holy Spirit. Plus it’s my daddy’s 88th birthday today and since he’s the sweetest—the sweetest!—man in the world, I’m wondering if you would say a prayer for … [Read more...]
This is a picture of our 3-going-on-4-in-two-months!-year-old George. Photo Credit: Kaylee Do you remember how hard we fought we for this kid? Goodness. Lately George can’t decide if he’s a big boy or not. In fact, this whole thing with [insert new blog name for Baby Nickers here] has pretty much thrown him for a loop, because—on … [Read more...]
