Mass with three children under four years old is challenging. Every. Single. Time. It's challenging whether I have two or three extra adults to help me and it's challenging when it's just Michael and me and it's sometimes all-but-unbearable when I am by myself. So, there is this beautiful family ... Read More about Encouragement for mass with small children
Humble Handmaid Blog Archives
The art of the fiat
Every year as my anniversary approaches, I sneak a peek back at my wedding pictures. I look at all those big, joyful smiles, so full of anticipation and excitement about all of the possibilities of life together with the love of my life. (I think I probably started looking back on my wedding ... Read More about The art of the fiat
Our little saints
Our friends the Gerkens invited us to a little July 4th play date to celebrate the feast day of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, the patron saint of their newborn son, Joseph Frassati Gerken. Mary Lou had everyone meet at the park behind their church for cupcakes and juice. From there, we made a ... Read More about Our little saints
A family retreat
Last week, I planned a little "family retreat" with Michael and the kids. It was somewhat badly timed, unfortunately, with us trying to leave town on Thursday night for my sister's wedding in New Orleans. But we still did about half what I had planned--honestly quite a success with all things ... Read More about A family retreat
A new mom’s rule for saying “no” and staying sane
Now that I've been through the whole New Baby stage for the third time, I have started to realize a little more how to take care of myself emotionally during those first couple of months or so after having a new baby. The most important thing for me is making sure I get enough rest and don't ... Read More about A new mom’s rule for saying “no” and staying sane
Thomas and Peter
I ran across a great quote the other day that I wanted to share with all of you readers who, like me, often battle a touch of anxiety about situations in your lives. "You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the ... Read More about Thomas and Peter
Mother of the ringbearer
My sister Shannon got married last weekend in New Orleans...and my little Gabe was the ringbearer! Isn't he the cutest, most kissable thing you ever saw? He made it all the way down the aisle and stole multiple hearts. Getting his game face on in the lobby of the hotel before we left for ... Read More about Mother of the ringbearer
The right to do what we ought
"Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought." - Blessed John Paul II I am so grateful today for the men and women who have fought and do fight to keep this country free to do what we ought. And I pray especially these days that as a ... Read More about The right to do what we ought
Cute things they do
Lindsey at My Child, I Love You really and truly delights in her kids. Every blogger writes for different reasons. You can tell that Lindsey's main reason for writing is to chronicle each of her (no eight!) children: all the cute things they do, the sweet things they do, what she loves most about ... Read More about Cute things they do