There's not a whole lot of news, actually. That crack in the concrete's my new BFF. We've been hanging out ALL summer. Which, frankly, is how I like it. This is me on my front stoop: {photo taken by my 5-year-old} I added the PicMonkey glasses to cover up those dark circles. I added the glasses hoping I'd look like Grace … [Read more...]
Conference Preview
The weekend was busy and frenetic and FUN. Here is a sneak preview; I am posting it for Sarah: Andrew Kern and an Obnoxious Adoring Fan The full (or fullish) post is on deck. For now though, I'm eating cherry pie à la mode with my freshly minted 15-year-old. He was 7 when I first started blogging. I can't--cannot!--believe it. … [Read more...]
Puppy Love {and a Blog Announcement}
George's birthday was yesterday. Can you believe that the baby in this photo is already five?! I can't. We celebrated quietly, as a family, with fish sticks & cake (eaten separately) and later, a monkey pinata in the backyard. I didn't take a single photo (because I can't find my memory card) but because I am working on a New Improved … [Read more...]
Maggie’s Quick Picks
The "This Book, this Kid" Edition I am having a blast with my almost-five-year-old. Gosh, I love this age! I really do. The book Spiky, Slimy, Smooth is a current preschool favorite--one of the best "What is Texture" books I've read and believe me, this homeschooling mom has read a few. Do check it out. The odds are good your library has … [Read more...]
Our Second Confirmand
Subtitled: Two Down, Five to Go! (The goal being a big ol' reunion in heaven.) Son Number Two was confirmed on Saturday. Yes, there was snow on the ground on this sunny April morning, but there wasn't pouring rain and high winds like last time, so we'll take it. I love sacramental Masses. I despise getting everyone out the door, but I … [Read more...]
Catching Up
Yesterday was Laetare Sunday. Do you got your joy on for the rest of Lent? My family does. From left to Right: John, me, Joe (holding Francis), Felicity (holding George), Angela, Jem, (standing behind Felicity), and Cate Photo Credit: Mark Brown See? (Okay, I admit that we were having a photo taken for Family Foundations and … [Read more...]
March Madness
This weather: Wearing his sisters' (plural) shoes (mismatched) because who thought he'd still need snow boots? This kid: Take careful note of the impish grin. Observe the mischievous twinkle. This discovery: Nice of him to put the towel in FIRST. Not to worry, between the snow and the toilet bowl we're keeping … [Read more...]
On Seeing my Son in a Surgical Gown
Warning: This post is Lenten in theme. On Monday morning, St. Patrick's Day, I took my oldest son Joe to have a cyst removed. We were due at the surgical center at 6:00 a.m., which meant getting up before dawn and navigating an unfamiliar neighborhood in the dark. I got lost, naturally, and grew increasingly flustered. I got lost AND the “no … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday
The Bookend Boys Edition … [Read more...]
Four.
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...]
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