I don't know what Michael and I would do without our community of friends here in Houston. Like so many of our friends--and so many young families everywhere--we don't have family living nearby to help out. Our group of young adults and other families we know are our safety net. Especially in this ... Read More about Young families and the need for community
Humble Handmaid Blog Archives
The physicality of parenting
From my short experience as a parent so far (three years, one month and two whole days to be exact), I'm finding that this parenting thing requires a lot of moving. Diapers must be changed. Young babies must be nursed every few hours. Baths must be given. Noses must be wiped. Bad dreams and ... Read More about The physicality of parenting
Mommy, I’m home!
Traveling with young children has been so humbling for me. By the time you read this, my family and I will be back home from a long Christmas trip to visit our families in Louisiana. Our young family messiness will once again be safely concealed behind our own front door. :) Messy? Me and my ... Read More about Mommy, I’m home!
You can’t wait for perfect to pray with your family
It is a desire of mine to pray with my kids, every day and often, individually and as a family. I pray with kids before meals, and when they are scared, and when good things happen, and when bad things happen, and before naptime and bedtime. We take them to mass with us on Sundays and I take them to ... Read More about You can’t wait for perfect to pray with your family
Little lessons lately
I love this picture of Faith from Paul's photo shoot with us. I see confidence in her sturdy little steps, because I'm right behind her.:) When I can, I try to jot down little lessons the Lord sends my way. Here are a few things of late I want to share with you. I've been reflecting lately on the ... Read More about Little lessons lately
Fresh Franco news
It's been a while since I've posted an update on my precious family. Have you been wondering who reached her next milestone, who is potty training (or not), or who likes baby trees? What about the gender of Baby Franco #3?! See below! Oh, and all of the pictures were taken recently by our gracious ... Read More about Fresh Franco news
Good reminder
"Be not anxious about what you have, but about what you are." -St. Gregory the Great A wonderful reminder to all of us this Christmas season and always... ... Read More about Good reminder
Resting on His heart
I've let my to-do list weigh heavily on my shoulders lately. I'll admit that it's a conscious sacrifice sometimes for me to sit down and not do anything. (I should at least stamp the Christmas cards! Or fold laundry! Or call my friend I've been needing to call back for a month!). I think it goes ... Read More about Resting on His heart
Living with a “yes” in my heart
I struggle to remember to offer up to God my daily work as a mom, because so much of my work consists of the simple tasks of motherhood, tasks that every mother on the block does. But as I grow in my faith, I've found an awesome dignity and purpose in realizing that all of these simple mommy tasks ... Read More about Living with a “yes” in my heart