My cutie-pie brother, Ryan, is working for us this summer, and we have so enjoyed having him around in the evenings a lot.:) We have spent some lovely summer evenings in our backyard all just hanging out. On to the topic of today's post: Ryan is in great shape. Like, really great shape. After ... Read More about A summer evening
Humble Handmaid Blog Archives
A vocabulary resolution
There are a couple of words that I need to keep out of my vocabulary from now on. They are: "overwhelmed" and "exhausted." There have been a few times in my life that I have been truly exhausted, stripped of my energy, unable to take another step. But mostly, I would say that there have ... Read More about A vocabulary resolution
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)
Your lawn guy is my husband
Your lawn guy and his cute wife:) Recently, my husband had a client (who is also an acquaintance of ours) call him to complain about something, and the client used foul language, was insulting and was extremely condescending. Michael isn't one to get off the phone from a conversation like ... Read More about Your lawn guy is my husband
7 Quick Takes Friday – A dovely lady, a new book to read, and an honest selfie
I can't believe I'm actually getting to blog tonight! I sent Michael off with a couple of buddies tonight to see Man of Steel for a Father's Day treat, so I have had some quiet time to myself this evening with (miracle alert!!) all three babies sleeping at the same time for two hours ... Read More about 7 Quick Takes Friday – A dovely lady, a new book to read, and an honest selfie
Big Hearted
"Sacrifice much. Choose God's will. Love profusely. Be bighearted. And then see how Almighty God, who is the same now and always, blesses you again and again." -from Big Hearted, My sweet, (now-five-weeks-old!) Gianna and I spending some quiet time together the day after she was ... Read More about Big Hearted
When Bath Time takes heroism
I will just tell you--bath time (really the End of the Day in general) isn't usually a peaceful, soothing routine at my house these days. The kids are usually tired, sweaty, whiny and wound up. I'm usually flying solo. There are usually several small injuries, multiple sibling altercations involving ... Read More about When Bath Time takes heroism
7 Quick Takes Friday – May 31, 2013
Joining Jen at Conversion Diary today in sharing seven quick takes this week from the life of your favorite Humble Handmaid. :) (Cue hunger cries from nursing three-week-old... Cue husband getting home and needing something... Cue one of the older kids waking up from nap hysterical ... Read More about 7 Quick Takes Friday – May 31, 2013
Thoughts for “my” grads
My sweet newborn daughter has been keeping me on my toes about once an hour for the past few nights. So, this morning I wasn't "up" for 9am mass with my family, unfortunately. But fortunately...my sweet Mom is staying with us again this weekend.:) So I didn't feel quite so terrible about shipping ... Read More about Thoughts for “my” grads