Posts by Christine
Introducing Our Tie Breaker
On Septuagesima Sunday, we were blessed with our 5th son. After a very fast labor, Kilian was born via a primary c-section at 5:31 a.m. He was a healthy 9 lbs 2.4 oz and measured 20 3/4 inches. We are all in love with our quiet baby boy. I look at Kilian for hours on…
Read MoreSaints for March 2014 Calendar
March 2014 Saint Pieces As usual, this month’s pieces were made using the calendar published by the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter as a guide. If I have made any errors, please don’t hesitate to let me know.
Read MoreSnow Fun
Last Saturday and Sunday, we were all excited to finally get a little snow. The children enjoyed it while it lasted and had a fun time playing outside. Did he throw it at me? It’s cold!
Read MoreKeeping the Company of the Saints: St. Francis de Sales
“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them — every day begin the task anew.” ~ St. Francis de Sales ~ When I saw Meredith’s reminder about this week’s Keeping the Company of the Saints, St. Francis…
Read MoreFree Saint Kindle Books by F.A. Forbes
As I was looking for an audio book, I was happy to see that some of F.A. Forbes’ books are available for Kindle for free on Amazon at the moment. I prefer to read actual books, but I know that some of my friends like using their Kindle. Click on the pictures to access the…
Read MoreUltrasound Observations
Last week, Patrick and Theresa joined me at my ultrasound. They were very cute whispering about the baby. Theresa asked for a photo of the baby’s face. Patrick requested a photo of the baby’s “chipmunk cheeks” and heart. After the ultrasound, they asked the doctor if they could confirm the baby’s gender and swore themselves…
Read MoreKeeping the Company of the Saints: St. Bernadette Soubirous
“Every moment that I live I shall spend in loving.” ~ St. Bernadette Soubirous ~ The Grotto at Lourdes The Bells of the Angelus The bells of the Angelus, Call us to pray. In sweet tones announcing the sacred Ave Ave, Ave, Ave Maria. Ave, Ave, Ave Maria. An angel of mercy, led Bernadette’s…
Read MoreWhat We Read – January
Below are some of the books that we read this past month. Picture Book Read Alouds The Big Snow by Berta and Hader Elmer I liked this story so much last year that I had to check it out again this year. The Christmas ABC by Florence Johnson, illustrated by Eloise Wilkin Curious George Takes a…
Read MoreHonesty is the Best Policy
On Saturday morning, Elizabeth came to me and shared, “Mommy, Bernadette says that I can’t just throw my clothes on the floor.” I replied, “Bernadette is right. If your clothes are dirty, you need to put them in the hamper. If they are clean, you need to put them away.” “I can’t do that.” Elizabeth…
Read MoreFree Children’s Kindle Books
During my lunch break, I decided to work on updating our January 2014 reading list that I will share on Friday. In the process of doing so, I noticed that Amazon has several books by children’s authors offered at no cost for Kindle at the moment. Simply click on the covers to access the books.…
Read MoreTime After Epiphany Daybook
Outside my window, it is foggy again. We have had foggy mornings with beautiful blue skies in the afternoon for the past week or so. In the kitchen, the children are planning the menu that they want when I have our baby. Breakfast: Waffles Fruit Smoothies Lunch: Grape and Tuna Sandwiches or Soup (cut up…
Read MoreWeekends with Chesterton: Education
Over the years, I have read a number of books by G.K. Chesterton. However, since I am not currently reading anything by this great Catholic writer, I thought that I wouldn’t be joining Sarah for her Weekends with Chesterton. Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s Children and Parents caused me to change my mind. In his book, Venerable…
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