Posts by Christine
Whooping Cough
6 Weeks Old This little boy has been sick, sicker than any of my other babies ever were. It all started with a simple cold and cough. At least, I thought it was a cold and cough, but the cough kept getting worse and I was getting worried. 3 Months Old Last Monday, Brendan broke…
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and we are appreciating every minute: the faces, the cooing, the movements, and even the rare moments when he cries.
Read MoreThunderstorm
We were planning on spending time outdoors at the beach or seeing animals today, but a summer thunderstorm has put an end to those plans. Instead of making lunch to bring with us, I have been sharing a few photos from our garden. Gaillardia ‘Goblin’ Have a wonderful weekend!
Read MoreJune Flowers
I joined Elisa for another Nature Walk in mid-June. I just haven’t had time until this morning to share the photos. Mary’s Face (a.k.a. Gaillardia ‘Goblin’) Geranium ‘Rozanne’ Our Lady’s Crown (a.k.a. Love in a Mist) Double Knock Out Roses (Rosa Radtko) Update: Although these roses make a great hedge, I do not recommend them.…
Read MoreGood-bye Heidi
On Saturday, June 16, Heidi went to a new home. We know that we made the right decision, but we still miss her.
Read MoreElizabeth’s Viewpoint
A few weeks ago, Elizabeth came with me to pick up her father from the transit center. After waiting for him for about 10 minutes, Elizabeth said, “Mommy, Daddy’s not coming. I think we’re lost.” Last night, Elizabeth looked out of the window and commented, “It is yellow and pink outside. I think that God…
Read MoreSmiling Baby
Kieran has been giving us voluntary smiles since he was five-weeks old; however, it was only last Monday that I finally succeeded in getting a photo of him doing so. We are so enjoying having a baby in the house again.
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Realistic or Heartless Mother
Last July, we bought Heidi, a beautiful red golden retriever puppy. The children and I were very excited to have a dog. We patiently taught her to go outside when she had to relieve herself and to go in only one area of the yard. I didn’t want the children stepping in any unexpected dog…
Read MoreNature Walk Garden Party
“After a long day, I steal a few minutes outside with my camera. All alone. [With children all around me.] Even though I don’t live in a cabin in the woods on a lake, I can find peace in nature right here, in the middle of the city, in the neighborhood, in the garden, barefoot…
Read More{pretty, happy, funny, real}
Baby Edition ~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~ {pretty} From my sister who was my best friend when we were children From my father-in-law I think that the flowers that I received from family and friends when Kieran was born are pretty. {happy} We are so happy to have a…
Read MoreBaby Observations
In the Hospital Patrick: “His toes are as small as carpenter ants.” Patrick: “Kieran can open his eyes.” Finnian: “He has eyes.” First Day Home Finnian: “Kieran has arms and legs. I thought new babies just had heads and bodies. The new babies at Mass are always in blankets. All you see are their heads.…
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