Posts by Christine
The Solemnity of the Most Precious Blood
O my God, I beg of Thee in union with the Immaculate Heart of Mary, through the merits of the Precious Blood offered Thee in every Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, to grant that this day one mortal sin may be averted, one soul in doubt may be converted to the truth, one soul…
Read MoreSummer Reading – June
After taking a long hiatus from sharing some of the books that we read each month, I decided to try and do so again. Picture Book Read Alouds Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst Kieran through Patrick have been enjoying listening to this story over and over again. Patrick…
Read MoreClothing Advice from my Daughter
Catherine: “Mommy, I really like the skirt that you and Theresa made tonight. I like the style and everything. I would buy a skirt like that, but…” Me: “What don’t you like about it?” Catherine: “I like everything about it, but I don’t think that she can wear it to Mass because I think that…
Read More{this moment}
{this moment} ~ A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, please visit Amanda
Read MoreLilla Rose Summer Sale, Mystery Hostess Party and Flexi of the Month
Lilla Rose is having a summer sale and we are throwing a 4th of July Mystery Hostess Party! When you place an order through the party link between June 25 and 26, you will save 10% and receive free shipping on orders over $40. You will also automatically be entered in the drawing to win the…
Read MoreAugust Picture Book Basket
Saint Tarcisius by Mary Berardi (August 15) This is a book that I have had since I was a child. Mary Berardi tells the amazing story of St. Tarcisius, a true saint of the Holy Eucharist. Like me, my children know about this incredible young saint from this book. Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey…
Read MoreFour Months
He’s growing so quickly!
Read More{pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ {pretty} I like seeing Our Lady’s crown (a.k.a. ‘love in a mist’) and Our Lady’s pincushion (a.k.a. ‘scabiosa’) when I step out our front door. {happy} Our little boy was very happy to open his birthday presents. He was even happier to get his own…
Read MoreResponding to Questions and Comments about Homeschooling
How do you do it? I could never homeschool because I don’t have the patience. You must be so patient. The above question and comment are ones that I have heard over and over again. I always give the same responses. How do you do it? “I homeschool my children by the Grace of God because…
Read MorePrayers Needed
It was with great sadness that I read on Rorate Caeli this morning that Fr. Kenneth Walker, FSSP had been shot and killed, and that Fr. Joesph Terra, FSSP is in critical condition after an attack by armed burglars. Our assitant pastor mentioned Fr. Walker and his family when he came for dinner on Pentecost…
Read More{pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ {pretty} I thought that Theresa’s hair looked very pretty on Sunday with the mini Hawaiian Flower flexi clip in it. I know that I have already mentioned this, but I really like these pretty clips. I know that I am not the only one. My friend, Cathy,…
Read MoreViolin Recital: Allen’s Bar
On Pentecost Sunday, after Mass and before Fr. V. came over to celebrate the birthday of Holy Mother Church with us (I hope to share some photos soon), Bernadette participated in her spring violin recital. This year, she played “Allen’s Bar” by Barrage. She told me that the piece was kind of easy for her…
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