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Assertiveness Training

by Filed Under: Felicity, Minnesota Me, My Girls, Parenting 4 Comments

One of the things that I love about our Felicity is her tender spirit. In terms of temperament, she is the polar opposite of…ahem…some of her other siblings.Having children is such a crapshoot, isn’t it? You never know with these little hybrids.Last night, filled with a spirit of conviviality and togetherness after watching American Idol as a … [Read more...]

My Little “Margie Face”

by Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, My Girls 6 Comments

This little baby......grew up to be this little girl:When I brought her home from the hospital, my mother took one look and said, “Now that’s a little ‘Margie Face.’” (Margie—hard g—meaning me.) Well, she would know.It’s true that many people think Cate and I look alike, and certainly she’s me all over the place in terms of her goofy, sanguine … [Read more...]

Giving Thanks for Small Graces

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, My Girls, Spiritual Growth 9 Comments

Angela woke me at 4:30 this morning.“I had an accident.” Wearily I slid out of my bed and followed her bare little body into the hall. I turned to go into her bedroom—how hard it is to change sheets when one is half asleep!—when Angela whispered, “No, not in my bed. Over here!”She pointed to the bathroom floor. Evidently she hadn’t been able to … [Read more...]

Infidel

by Filed Under: Homeschooling, Minnesota Me, My Girls, The Faith 10 Comments

We’re learning about Mohammad and the Koran as part of our history. (We’re doing Story of the World: The Middle Ages in addition to our studies with Seton. We’re going slow. It’s supplemental.)Yesterday’s project involved a discussion of the five pillars of Islam—faith, prayer, giving, fasting, and pilgrimage. The children worked on their coloring … [Read more...]

Strike!

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Motherhood, My Girls, Pregnancy 8 Comments

The girls and I cuddled up in my bed last night to read a bedtime story. My ungainly figure kept getting in the way, and as I struggled and heaved and tried to find a comfortable spot, I grew frustrated and exclaimed, “I’m just a bowling ball!”“No you’re not,” Cate reassured me.“They’re little. You’re big.”Looking forward to the next twenty weeks, … [Read more...]

On Hiding the Good Scissors

by Filed Under: Hearth & Home, Minnesota Me, My Girls, Resolutions 15 Comments

And other Crafting WoesDuring my blog break in December, I made several resolutions. That’s how you know a die-hard, hopelessly addicted blogger, by the way. We don’t make New Year’s resolutions. We make them during our blog breaks.Focus, my friends. It’s all about focus.One of my biggest, most eagerly anticipated goals is that of being craftier. … [Read more...]