y. In general the first few years of marriage and motherhood, wherever you are, can be incredibly difficult. Many times, a cup of coffee and a good conversation with a Titus 2 mom friend has been much-needed encouragement. If you happen to be in desperate need of a coffee date like that, would ... Read More about A Coffee Talk for the Little Years
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5 Tips for Walking with God in the Little Years
Hi sweet readers! I published this piece on CatholicMom.com this past Wednesday, and just realized that I ought to share it on Humble Handmaid as well. Let me know what you think! And if you have any tips to add to mine--please share with us in a comment. The Lord knows I for one can use all the ... Read More about 5 Tips for Walking with God in the Little Years
Loving the Little Years: Motherhood in the Trenches (book review)
My cousin Lynsay mailed me a copy of Loving the Little Years: Motherhood in the Trenches last week, and I got the opportunity to read it yesterday. It's a short little read that is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and some fantastic tips and techniques for dealing with little ... Read More about Loving the Little Years: Motherhood in the Trenches (book review)
The golden years are fast and slow
My parish has some of the sweetest older ladies in the world. Rarely does a Sunday mass go by without one or two of them walking up to Michael and me to tell us what a beautiful family we have, what a great job we're doing (no matter how awful the kids behaved in mass), and that we will one day miss ... Read More about The golden years are fast and slow
The month I turned 30, had my fourth baby, celebrated 8 years of marriage, and survived the Great Flood
I feel like the slow, leisurely summer I had was probably a God-send. August has been a real roller coaster. First came my 30th birthday, on August 1. There was a long, lovely weekend of shopping, good food, and cake. Among my favorite gifts was a mini shopping spree at Bath and Body Works ... Read More about The month I turned 30, had my fourth baby, celebrated 8 years of marriage, and survived the Great Flood
The post I’ve been waiting to write for two years.
How do you begin a blog post that you've been waiting to write for two years? Maybe I should just cut to the chase: As of today, we have the keys to a home of our own again. Some of you have an idea of what this means to me and my family. If you don't know me personally, or if you are new ... Read More about The post I’ve been waiting to write for two years.
Two years ago: The Texas Chainsaw Episode
Two years ago today I posted this. This little baby doll was 17 days old: A lot has happened in two years. So much change. So much life. So much tough. At least there have been no more altercations with chainsaws. Faith did have a play accident last summer that required surgery and some ... Read More about Two years ago: The Texas Chainsaw Episode
Have a little Faith
Three-year-old Faith Lucia is such a blessing to me. She is also my only baby who "looks like me" so far. She is incredibly smart, perceptive, imaginative, and downright delightful. My five-year-old son was barely talking in full sentences at three years old! He and his sister are so different. I am ... Read More about Have a little Faith
30 Ideas to Teach the Faith to Little Ones
Research has found that most people's moral foundations are in place by age nine, and a person's spiritual beliefs are generally set by around 13. We have big work to do with our little ones. These early years are so important. As parents, we are the most important teachers our children ... Read More about 30 Ideas to Teach the Faith to Little Ones