Humble Handmaid Blog Archives
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Dear Baby Franco,
Dear Baby Franco, After our appointment with Dr. Taylor today, Daddy was disappointed to realize that he will NOT be meeting you in person today--full moon or not. (By the way, when you have babies of you own one day, you will think of the word "dilate" in a whole new way.)You are ... Read More about Dear Baby Franco,
Anxiety
We joked all weekend about Michael's "mantuition" that Baby Franco will be arriving on Wednesday, Dec. 2 because of the full moon. It didn't help that I had lots of Braxton-Hicks contractions all weekend because I was doing a lot more walking and moving around than usual. When it ... Read More about Anxiety
Thanksgiving culinary home run – an Acceptance Speech
After two home-run dishes at Thanksgiving with the Perrymans today, I need to recognize some key "ingredients": First, I'd like to thank Aunt Mary and Uncle Rick for giving me their delicious recipe for Spinach Madeleine (and my parents, for making me try this traditional Berryhill family dish ... Read More about Thanksgiving culinary home run – an Acceptance Speech
The Belles–er, Bellies–of Houston
My friend Betsy and my friend and boss Laura threw me a wonderful baby shower in Houston a couple of weeks ago. In attendance were two good friends of mine who are both pregnant and just a couple of months behind me: Kristin and Betsy. Aren't we cute with our little bellies? On another note, ... Read More about The Belles–er, Bellies–of Houston
Gorgeous Blogger Award
One of my wonderful college roommates, Emily, surprised me with this “award” the other day, so I thought I would pass it on and recommend six other “gorgeous” bloggers to my little Humble Handmaid following. The “rules” are as follows: Rules: list six little-known facts about yourself, then ... Read More about Gorgeous Blogger Award
St. Peter, calling all apologists :-)
"...always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence." --1 Peter 3:15 ... Read More about St. Peter, calling all apologists :-)
Calling all Catholic apologists–yes, that means you
Since moving to Houston, both my faith and my religion have been verbally challenged by others. I can name several specific circumstances this year in which I have been asked to explain and/or defend the Catholic Church's doctrines and teachings on controversial issues. Homosexuality and ... Read More about Calling all Catholic apologists–yes, that means you