You're not going to get a Christmas card from me this year. I hope you're OK with that. Because I am...finally. If you happen to stumble across this post and see our cute little family picture and think "why, what a nice and put-together person that Humble Handmaid is!", please allow me to admit ... Read More about You’re not going to get a Christmas card from me…and I’m OK if you’re OK
Humble Handmaid Blog Archives
In which I yell at the dog and find a metaphor in the matter
The entire house smelled like poop the other day. I couldn't get away from it. Every bowel movement from all three kids, all morning long, was of the mushy brown variety. I was constantly cleaning somebody up. My almost-four-year-old was mysteriously regressing on his Big Boy potty skills ... Read More about In which I yell at the dog and find a metaphor in the matter
How to melt your husband (and count your blessings)
I'll admit that things have been a little rocky lately with me and my St. Joseph. All of the stresses we have been under for the past couple of months or so have slipped us into "let's just get this (kids' bathtime, paperwork, errands) done" mode most of the time, leaving little room for warm fuzzy ... Read More about How to melt your husband (and count your blessings)
The ordinary things
"Either we learn to find our Lord in ordinary, everyday life, or else we shall never find Him." -St. Josemaria Escriva I have to remind myself that the ordinary things are still there, even in the extraordinary times in our lives. On Halloween, we watched Monsters University instead of ... Read More about The ordinary things
I’m a words girl
I’m a words girl, and God surely knows it (since He made me that way!). He often finds a way to reach my heart with the written word. I haven't been blogging much lately (have you noticed?:) but I have been doing a little reading: some great blogs and books —not to mention Scripture (thanks for the ... Read More about I’m a words girl
Dancing with my husband
"Love is a choice, and I choose..." -a line from the song Michael wrote for our first dance Leaving our wedding reception, August 8, 2008 Life has never been boring for me since being married to--make that just meeting--Michael Franco. On our first date, we had dinner and then got ice cream. ... Read More about Dancing with my husband
God is in the dishes
"God exists among the pots and pans." -St. Teresa of Avila We must remind ourselves and remind one another until it is ingrained in our hearts that our daily work, whatever it may be, is meant to be offered, holy and pleasing, to God. There is no work that we do that cannot be done for ... Read More about God is in the dishes
Kids say (and do) the darndest things…
"Mommy, you're a sweet girl like a grandma!" - Gabriel "I can't find the trolls!" - Gabriel (He couldn't find the TV controllers) "...and forgive us our trespassissessessis..." - Faith (reciting the Our Father) "Poopy diaper! Poopy diaper! ...ad nauseum..." - Both kids, whenever they see Uncle ... Read More about Kids say (and do) the darndest things…
Notes from an evening
Michael started his new job in Baton Rouge today. By all accounts (mainly a rushed phone call while he drove after lunch to get a required drug test), it went well. He is excited about his new job and about the company he is working for. What a blessing to have such a great opportunity--especially ... Read More about Notes from an evening