I had all three babies in bed and the house picked up by 8pm tonight. Michael is gone for the evening, so it's just me here to enjoy the quiet. The wonderful quiet. I am letting this quiet sink into my heart and soul like the gift it is. I just wanted to write a quick note to new moms, or newly ... Read More about It gets better
Humble Handmaid Blog Archives
What to blog about?
Michael is out for tonight, and my babies are all sleeping. Here I am in my stretchy pajama pants on our old blue couch with my laptop ready and my prayer journal and blog idea notebooks laid out neatly around me. And now an hour later I can't decide what to write about. I could write about ... Read More about What to blog about?
Goodbye…and hello again
We are moving from Houston to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where my husband will start work at his new job next week. I am hoping that finally blogging about the move may help it sink in a little more. I still can hardly believe it. We have been in Houston for five years, and for all of our married life. ... Read More about Goodbye…and hello again
It doesn’t get any better than Light-up Hot Pink Sparkly Cowgirl Boots.
That's my girl. A friend of hers recently grew out of these light-up hot pink cowgirl boots and gave them to Faith. I've been hard-pressed to get her to wear anything else. She is so darn cute, ya'll. More cuteness at the Franco manor... Precious, darling, kissable, good-natured, happy ... Read More about It doesn’t get any better than Light-up Hot Pink Sparkly Cowgirl Boots.
When we both need a hero at 5:00
I am re-posting this quote from Hallie's post on Moxie Wife a few days ago. Recently, I had a good conversation with my hubby and two dear male friends of ours about how chaotic the end of the day with our little ones can be. Our two friends are both wonderful Christian husbands and fathers, ... Read More about When we both need a hero at 5:00
Oh…the chaos.
After today, I need to go back and read my own encouragement for mass with young children. It's just hard right now. Today, for the first time ever, I had to walk about of morning mass. On Tuesday, our friends the Dunnes were at mass (all eleven of them) and as usual, their sweet older ... Read More about Oh…the chaos.
When I have arrived…I shall meet with peace
Oh my God, fill my soul with holy joy, courage and strength to serve you. Enkindle your love in me and then walk with me along the next stretch of road before me. I do not see very far ahead, but when I have arrived where the horizon now closes down, a new prospect will open before me and I shall ... Read More about When I have arrived…I shall meet with peace
7 Quick Takes Friday
I've been wanting (read: thinking a couple of times about it and knowing I won't actually do it for a while) to start some kind of "Cute Things My Kids Said/Did This Week" linkup. Because we all need to be writing down at least some of those priceless everyday interactions with our hilarious little ... Read More about 7 Quick Takes Friday
Hallelujah! He folds dish towels!
It DID take about 30 minutes and me insisting he not give up and one small temper tantrum when he knocked the entire stack over by accident, but he folded and put away four dish towels all by himself. I am typing this miraculous account with a humongous grin.:) One little step for Gabe. One giant ... Read More about Hallelujah! He folds dish towels!