I used to think that getting up in Gabriel's face while playing with him sometimes scares him. He will suddenly get this cute little frown and furrow his eyebrows in what looks like hurt surprise. As I cuddled with Gabriel and talked in Baby Love Babble this morning though, he got that little ... Read More about Babies don’t like dragon breath
Humble Handmaid Blog Archives
‘Father of the Bride’ still makes me cry. And another heinous confession.
I just finished watching 'Father of the Bride: Part II' with Michael. I cried like a baby at the end just like I did the last time I watched it about 10 years ago. The part where Annie, her husband and the baby drive away at the end still gets me. Especially now that I'm the one driving away with ... Read More about ‘Father of the Bride’ still makes me cry. And another heinous confession.
A hot date, shopping sprees, Romaine with dirt on it, and the happiest baby on the block
The happiest baby on the block ;) It's been a fantastic weekend. I finished work early yesterday, packed up the baby, and jetted off to run errands for the afternoon. I took some clothes to the resale shop and then went to my favorite children's consignment boutique, Belles and Beaus, in League ... Read More about A hot date, shopping sprees, Romaine with dirt on it, and the happiest baby on the block
Priorities
Gabriel slept in until 8am this morning--which means that I got to sleep in too! It was very nice :) I don't even remember Michael leaving the apartment for work, even though it means so much to him whenever I get up with him in the morning. (Well, I actually do remember rolling over and putting a ... Read More about Priorities
A slice of (a not so bad) life
Despite my all of my complaining about the apartment lately, if I'm being honest with myself, this has been a generally good place to live, and I love my life. It's especially easy to remember how blessed I am during this beautiful spring. On my walk yesterday with Gabriel, we found all ... Read More about A slice of (a not so bad) life
Haunted baby toys?
I think a couple of Gabriel's baby toys might be haunted. They randomly start vibrating or playing their little music tunes whenever Gabriel is not even sitting in them. The best part? Their batteries are dead. I was feeding Gabriel on the couch this afternoon when I heard the little lion on the ... Read More about Haunted baby toys?
St. Ambrose on the power of God’s word
This passage is wonderful for reflecting on the power of God's word--and the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. How amazing would it be if we all received the Eucharist with the kind of faith that would open our hearts to its power and graces? How incredible is it that we are offered ... Read More about St. Ambrose on the power of God’s word
Frugalista? I’m working on it…
So what's a frugalista? It's a term I recently picked up from my good friend Nicole Reed at Some Good Reedin'. The definition sounds something like this: "A woman who enjoys getting a good deal, finding a bargain, and generally kicking butt at stretching her hard-earned dollar." I'm pretty sure the ... Read More about Frugalista? I’m working on it…
St. Gerard Majella, pray for us!
I am surrounded by many beautiful women who are expecting, who recently delivered a baby, or whose young children have serious health problems. I think it was just today that I counted up that I have ten women friends whose health and peace are on my heart! The following is my prayer for them--and ... Read More about St. Gerard Majella, pray for us!