Posts by Christine
Christmas Piano Recital
On Saturday, I took my five youngest children to Catherine’s Christmas piano recital. Elizabeth sat on my lap (slightly shaky video) quietly listening to all of the students. Catherine and her piano teacher’s daughter played a duet of Ding Dong Merrily on High and then Catherine played Sonatina in C Major by William Duncombe. She was satisfied…
Read MoreDivinity is always…
“There was no room in the inn, but there was room in the stable. The inn is the gathering place of public opinion, the focal point of the world’s moods, the rendezvous of the worldly, the rallying place of the popular and the successful. But the stable is a place for the outcasts, the ignored,…
Read MoreGentle Reminders
A couple of weeks ago, I made a mistake. I responded to someone out of anger and without thinking. The next day, I responded to the person out of pride. I left a message, apologizing a day or two later, but the individual still isn’t speaking to me. I have gone to confession and am…
Read MoreMusic Resources that Make Great Gifts
Cedarmont Kids – Toddler Tunes: My parents-in-law gave this and two other Cedarmont Kids videos to my three oldest children when they were five and under. All of my children have enjoyed watching these DVDs and singing the familiar songs. Classical Kids: Collection: My sister-in-law gave these to our family as a Christmas gift when…
Read MoreFeast Day Books to Read During Advent and Christmastide
Picture Books: December 6: The Legend of Saint Nicholas by Demi Saint Nicholas by Ann Tompert The Miracle of Saint Nicholas (Golden Key Books) by Gloria Whelan December 8: Mary: The Mother of Jesus by Tomie dePaola December 12: The Lady of Guadalupe by Tomie dePaola December 13: Lucia, Saint of Light by Katherine Bolger Hyde December 26: Good King Wenceslas by John…
Read MoreAdvent Traditions in Our Home
A few years ago, I shared some of my family’s Advent traditions. Those posts can be found at: The Beauty of Advent The Beauty of Advent II Some of the picture books that we read are listed here: Christmas, Feast Day, and Winter Books I need to re-organize this list. Over the years, we have…
Read MoreWhat’s Been Keeping Us Busy
Daily Mass whenever possible Homeschooling Going to a friend’s daughter’s wedding Elizabeth likes to dance and Finnian is usually willing to accompany her. Celebrating birthdays Eating birthday cake and ice cream. Visiting with our pastor and friends Sports practices and games (Soccer ended on Saturday and basketball started two weeks ago.) Piano lessons,…
Read MoreWinning Kick
This fall, Theresa and Brendan played soccer for the first time. On Saturday, their soccer team participated in the playoffs. Their first game went into overtime and Brendan kicked the winning goal. My husband caught his kick on video and immediately turned the camera off and started to cheer. As would be expected, Brendan had…
Read MoreViolin Recital
After seven weeks of lessons, Bernadette participated in her first violin recital on November 13. Catherine accompanied her on the piano. Bernadette played Mary had a Little Lamb and part of Long, Long Ago. I was happy that she and her sister were able to coordinate playing the latter piece, as it was given to…
Read MoreThe Things He Says
Finnian: “Mommy, for my birthday, I want my friends to come over and watch a movie and spend the night. That is what they did for Catherine’s birthday. Do you approve it?” Finnian: “Mommy, you can’t buy your birthday presents because then you will know what you are getting. Daddy will have to go and…
Read MorePicture Books for Ninth Week of Kindergarten
I was waiting to share this list because I have not had time to write about all of the books that we read during week 9. I don’t foresee having time to do so in the near future, so I am sharing the list as is. Every Autumn Comes the Bear by Jim Arnosky Thanks to…
Read MoreMary Poppins
Catherine and Bernadette went to a friend’s costume party tonight. Catherine dressed up as Mary Poppins. She called a few minutes ago to say that they were on their way home. I asked Theresa, “Did Catherine say whether or not they had a good time?” Theresa responded, “I didn’t have to ask. I know that…
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