Because I know that you’ve been waiting by your computer…...here are some of the highlights from last night’s game. : )I. On the MoundIt is strange to watch my child on the pitcher’s mound. I remember nursing him!He pitched the 5th inning and I was so proud—three strike-outs and only one walk.(And really, the ball barely nicked that kid.)II. In the … [Read more...]
It’s been Great
Being eight!But tomorrow it will be sublime being nine.Will my mother be here? No she won’t .Will I forgive her?Yes.I.Will.Ad Jesum per Mariam,Jem in Minnesota … [Read more...]
A Royal Hour
Even knowing as I do the power of a living book, I am often surprised by the different ways in which my children end up inspired. Take last night as an example. We were listening to Prince Caspian in the van on our way to and from confession. No great surprises there—we had read this book ages ago but thought it good to refresh our memories before … [Read more...]
Breaking News
Son Number Two hit a homer!(Okay, so this happened on Thursday….but still. I’m a busy mom of many! Give me a break!)I would provide you with a play-by-play of the event as it happened, but as luck would have it (or should I say, my ill fate), I was walking off the field at the exact same time as Jem’s hit.In other words, I completely missed … [Read more...]
Keeping the Faith
Last night was Joe’s first baseball game of the season. How shall I word this? They got creamed. (I believe 16-1 was the final score.)Dickens’ words were ringing in my ears (“It was the best of times…it was the worst of times…”) when—for the first time in his budding career—my son took to the pitcher’s mound in the 4th inning. Is that my little man … [Read more...]
Quote Corner
Joe & Jem: What did the Spartan warrior say as he dove off the sinking Titanic? (Never mind the historical inaccuracies here and be warned that the following is very middle school boy humor)“The icier the water, the better!”* * * * * * *Mommy (having discovered an unsightly little wart on the underside of Felicity’s thumb): “Felicity, honey, … [Read more...]
Daddy Math
This is a test. You will gain 5 minutes on the computer for every question you get right. You may not ask Mommy any questions. You may not speak to each other.1. Angela goes to bed at 9:00 p.m. She wakes up at 8:00 a.m. How long did Angela sleep? (This is a trick question, of course. Typically Angela screams in protest for a good half an hour … [Read more...]
Yes, that’s basically it.
My sons took care of the neighbor’s dog this weekend. Having received their payment late Saturday evening, they were itching to be taken to the store on Sunday afternoon so they could spend it. I, however, was feeling the residual effects of my early morning Holy Hour and said that I’d be happy to take them if they could wait ‘til I’d had some … [Read more...]
How to Break the Guilt-O-Meter 101
by Margaret in MinnesotaOn Monday evening, the boys came to me excitedly and said, “Don’t come into our room tonight! But come and wake us up tomorrow morning!”On Tuesday morning, I forgot. Instead, I went about my usual early morning business of putzing about the kitchen. I checked my email; I read some blogs; I did the dishes.Feeling some … [Read more...]
Criminally Literate
There’s a stranger in my home and he unnerves me. I think it may be my son but I can’t be sure, as his features are always completely concealed behind some book. The bits of hair poking up look quite familiar and that is somewhat reassuring….but still.He could be a tufted owl for all I know.He could be a felon.Whoever or whatever he is, his … [Read more...]
