A while back, I stumbled upon this post at Hands Free Mama...and finished reading it burning with shame and cringing inwardly with the sharp, sucker-punch-to-the-gut guilt that comes with realizing a bad habit in yourself you have never seen before. I realized that I had been spending far too much ... Read More about Don’t miss out on the chocolate: Detachment and temperance in time spent online
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Oldies-but-Goodies Friday : The “Watch Your Tongue!” Edition
I'm a little late on posting today, but here's a link to today's Oldie-but-Goodie post: "Is it True? Is it Kind? Is it Necessary?" I'm definitely, totally, absolutely still working on the "Necessary" part. And also the "Kind" part sometimes. And also the Is it True?" part if I'm being ... Read More about Oldies-but-Goodies Friday : The “Watch Your Tongue!” Edition
I am my children’s most important teacher
It's about time for one of those baring-my-soul blog posts. :) So where do I start? Perhaps with the fact that my firstborn son is three months shy of turning three. My darling boy. As you can see, he wanted to paint his face more than the paper! On to a True Confession for today. New ... Read More about I am my children’s most important teacher
In which my kid has fun in a bounce house for the first time, we find a baby frog, and my husband cuts himself with a chainsaw
A real Photo Roundup for your viewing enjoyment! Mostly some Slice of Life stuff, but some excitement mixed in there...you'll just have to scroll down. :) Playing together in the backyard. Faith wants to walk (and climb) so badly, but she's not quite there yet. Maybe by her 1st birthday ... Read More about In which my kid has fun in a bounce house for the first time, we find a baby frog, and my husband cuts himself with a chainsaw
So THIS is how I act when I meet a famous person.
Last Monday, Michael and I went to hear a special speaker at a parish near our house: Christopher West! The exclamation point is there because I was so excited to hear him in person for the first time.:) Suffice to say, the Theology of the Body and Christopher West's work in sharing it have deeply ... Read More about So THIS is how I act when I meet a famous person.
Obedience for moms?
I don't usually have many problems with following rules. I have such an extra-ordinarily sensitive conscience that I am honestly (usually) grateful for rules. My almost-three-year-old, Gabriel, is not allowed to touch the stove or the oven in the kitchen. He gets pretty frustrated ... Read More about Obedience for moms?
Indiana Jones, a leap of faith, and tiny miracles
Growing up, I always had a thing for the Indiana Jones movies. The Temple of Doom sort of creeps me out, I'll admit, but Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is my favorite. Indiana is looking for the Holy Grail, and just before the climax of the movie he comes to a deep chasm that his ... Read More about Indiana Jones, a leap of faith, and tiny miracles
Poop on a roll
My "little" sister Shannon came for a short visit on Tuesday night. She is always such a joy to have in the house, and she's fantastic with my babies! :) I was giving the kids a bath on Tuesday night, while Shannon cleaned my kitchen for me, God bless her. When I bathe the kids together, I always ... Read More about Poop on a roll
You don’t say “yes” just once
We are all recovering well from the Gabriel Plague of 2012, but are still eating simply due to lingering sensitivity in our GI systems. I've managed to clean out the car seats and do most of the dirty laundry, plus clean the kitchen for the first time in a few days. I am hugely thankful for that! ... Read More about You don’t say “yes” just once