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“Easy” is Easier

by Filed Under: Felicity, Minnesota Me, Motherhood 13 Comments

We were out of milk for breakfast this morning and so Felicity and I ran to the gas station before anyone else was up. (Remember? My family consists of numerous sleeper-inners.)I like to go on errands with Felicity. She is such a cheerful sprite of a gal—a wee little but and I just love her.Note to Non-Native Speakers: But is a French-Canadian term … [Read more...]

All in a Day’s Work

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Felicity, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, My Girls 14 Comments

The girls had gotten very quiet, save for numerous trips to the sink for cups of water, and so I thought, “I’d better check on them.”Well, of course.We’re talking mud pies, mud piles and just plain mud to the tenth power.They were as focused as they were…filthy.“This is serious business, Mama,” Cate told me.Hey, I’m not going to argue.My husband … [Read more...]

Is it a sin to smack a priest?

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, My Girls 10 Comments

In Angela’s defense, she was giving him five.I just don’t think he expected it, having extended his hand for a friendly shake.(The resounding clack! echoed throughout the church.)Father winced but quickly recovered. Bonus points in heaven for him.Are there any armchair theologians out there?I need to know if I should confess this.Forever on the … [Read more...]

Sugar & Spice or Sticks & Stones?

by Filed Under: Felicity, Minnesota Me, My Girls 6 Comments

I often refer to Cate, Felicity and Angela as my “three little hens”, and in part it’s because they peck at each other. There’s never any bloodshed—not to worry—but they do seem programmed to pick and peck and just plain PROVOKE.It’s so annoying.I tell them to ignore the offender and sometimes they even take my advice. Incredible, right? I thought … [Read more...]

The Face of Four (Explained)

by Filed Under: Growing Up, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, My Girls 17 Comments

I am in awe of what God can do through the union of man and woman, and it’s not just the mystery of new life that moves within me.I’m talking about this 4-year-old girl.She is every bit as much a hybrid as her brothers and sisters, and yet she is......so different.She is closest in age to her 6-year-old sister......and yet she is as distinct from … [Read more...]