Why? Why should you read this? That's what I'm trying to figure out, and I'm trying really hard not to be a pill about it. "You just did a survey! What more do you want?!" That's a good question. Here are the facts: My blog is about to change a bit, because I'm (finally) making the jump the WordPress. More on that later. I … [Read more...]
A Kid, a Couch, a Path, Destruction
(To his credit, that rip was already there.) Happy New Year, everyone! Any advice on where to get a nice couch? I am in earnest when I ask this, as we desperately need something more...intact than this one. My husband says Craig's List but I'm like, ew. Also, I'm thinking leather on account of Cate's allergies, though I did love my pretty … [Read more...]
From the Heart
Lately George has developed an aversion to photos, whereupon his mom has to beg, plead and bribe him to even look her way. And even then, well... The odds aren’t great that the photo will turn out. I think, perhaps, this might be an extension of what I call his “Little Prince” syndrome, i.e. “Why should I do what anyone tells me when … [Read more...]
Reflections on the Feast
[One Day Out] So yesterday was the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows and we didn’t do a whole lot, unfortunately, other than go to Mass in the morning (me) and talk about how Mary really “gets” our suffering. (Me again, while the rest of the family listened dutifully). “She had seven great sorrows,” I said, waving my prayer book. “Does anyone … [Read more...]
Thought (and Project) for the Day
My husband took the kids camping for the weekend so that I could get our classroom ready. Yes, I know. He’s a good, good man. However, being a highly distracted, ADD-type, I need to take the occasional break. Enter Meryl Streep’s amazing performance as former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the film, The Iron Lady. (Good, good movie—highly … [Read more...]
Wordy Thursday
(as opposed to, say, Wordless Wednesday) So I don’t have the time to do an all-out Daybook post, but I do have a photo thought I’d like to share with you. Two of my Favorite People! (Although granted, I have lots.) A photo thought and a short little story. This morning Felicity lingered after breakfast. The rest of the kids … [Read more...]
Checking In
Alternately Titled: On being me when being me isn’t easy. First, a photo. You see that kid in the turban giving me a raspberry? I lean on him repeatedly throughout my day for a hearty sampling of K.I.S.S. therapy. I “keep it simple, silly.” I kiss my boy. Also? I understand that your life is no less difficult than mine right … [Read more...]
Easter Monday Musings
Easter Sunday dawned bright and early, heavy emphasis on the early part.Tell me that you assisted that bunny too.Tell me that you stayed up way too late.It was all good, though, and the clear blue skies were so very welcome. (We had rain on Holy Saturday.) I took a fair share of pictures throughout the day and may, eventually, get around to posting … [Read more...]
On being Fat and Out of Work
The first one is me, the latter one’s my husband. I’m going to talk about both, however, because I’m a blogger and that’s what I do.Unfortunately I haven’t had a whole lot of energy for blogging lately. I haven’t wanted to get up and pray; haven’t wanted to get up and write; haven’t wanted to get up and exercise. You’re thinking, who does? (want to … [Read more...]
Asleep on the Job
Just checking in to…check in, I guess.In other words, this is not the post I should be writing but the post that I should be writing is taking longer than I’d like.Oh, for heaven’s sake. Enough of this procrastination.Have you ever taken, as your Lenten penance, the desire to embrace whatever God sends? In other words, you don’t choose something … [Read more...]
