Posts by Christine
Where I’m From
I am from books, from Elizabeth Anne and Olbas.I am from the big, cream, loving house that was filled with caring and sacrifices.I am from the grapevine, rose, rock, the cherry trees, dahlias, dust.I am from Midnight Mass and a deep abiding faith in God, from Wendy and Louis and Alice and frequent praying.I am…
Read MoreDr. Daddy
Theresa just came inside with a sliver in her foot. I started to take it out and she stopped me, saying, “Daddy can take it out.” I told her Daddy wouldn’t be home for a long time. She said, “I know. I want Daddy to take it out.” I guess Daddy is better at some…
Read MoreFaith
During our parish coffee hour, our children are not allowed to play outside unless a parent is watching. On Sunday, Bernadette came up to me and asked if she could play outside. I said, “No, there aren’t any adults outside right now. I will come out in a little while.” She responded, “Mommy, there is…
Read MoreFaith
During our parish coffee hour, our children are not allowed to play outside unless a parent is watching. On Sunday, Bernadette came up to me and asked if she could play outside. I said, “No, there aren’t any adults outside right now. I will come out in a little while.” She responded, “Mommy, there is…
Read MoreFlower Fairies
The Song of the Forget-Me-Not Fairy Where do fairy babies lieTill they’re old enough to fly?Here’s a likely place, I think,‘Mid these flowers, blue and pink,(Pink for girls and blue for boys:Pretty things for babies’ toys!)Let us peep now, gently. Why,Fairy baby, here you lie!(excerpted from Flower Fairies of the Garden by Cicely Mary Barker)…
Read MoreFlower Fairies
The Song of the Forget-Me-Not Fairy Where do fairy babies lieTill they’re old enough to fly?Here’s a likely place, I think,‘Mid these flowers, blue and pink,(Pink for girls and blue for boys:Pretty things for babies’ toys!)Let us peep now, gently. Why,Fairy baby, here you lie!(excerpted from Flower Fairies of the Garden by Cicely Mary Barker)…
Read MoreHappy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to my beautiful little sister! You are a wonderful gift from God! I thank Him for blessing me with you!
Read MoreHappy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to my beautiful little sister! You are a wonderful gift from God! I thank Him for blessing me with you!
Read MoreMy Alarm Clock
Patrick fell asleep around 6 last night. This morning, he woke me with the words, “Wakey, wakey.” I can think of no better way to be woken. I feel truly blessed.
Read MoreMy Alarm Clock
Patrick fell asleep around 6 last night. This morning, he woke me with the words, “Wakey, wakey.” I can think of no better way to be woken. I feel truly blessed.
Read MoreCat’s 2006 Reading
The Adventures of Tintin: The Blue Lotus, by HergeThe Adventures of Tintin: The Castafiore Emerald, by HergeThe Adventures of Tintin: The Red Sea Sharks, by HergeAugustine Came to Kent, by Barbara WillardAway Goes Sally, by Elizabeth CoatsworthB is for Betsy, by Carolyn HaywoodThe Bobbsey Twins at Mystery Mansion, by Laura Lee HopeThe Bobbsey Twins: The…
Read MoreCat’s 2006 Reading
The Adventures of Tintin: The Blue Lotus, by HergeThe Adventures of Tintin: The Castafiore Emerald, by HergeThe Adventures of Tintin: The Red Sea Sharks, by HergeAugustine Came to Kent, by Barbara WillardAway Goes Sally, by Elizabeth CoatsworthB is for Betsy, by Carolyn HaywoodThe Bobbsey Twins at Mystery Mansion, by Laura Lee HopeThe Bobbsey Twins: The…
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