Posts by Christine
Good Night
Daddy (to the older children): “Good night, sleep tight, see that the bed bugs don’t bite.” Finnian: “Good night bugs. Don’t bite me.” Mommy: “The bugs won’t bite you.” Daddy: “The bugs won’t bite you, but the hippopotamus might.” Finnian: “Good night bugs. Bugs won’t bite me. Good night hippopotamus. Hippopotamus won’t bite me. Good…
Read MoreIf you have nothing nice to say…
The excerpt below was shared in our bulletin this week: Whoever unjustly deprives his neighbor of his good name is guilty of sin and is further bound to make reparation according to his slander: no man can enter heaven with another’s goods, and of all worldly goods none is equal to a good reputation. Slander…
Read MoreSeven Down, Two to Go
The baby is sick. My husband is starting to feel miserable. I am going to bed early. I know it’s only a matter of time… My second youngest is feeling 100% better and he is full of energy.
Read MorePrayers Please
Late Tuesday night, my second youngest started vomitting, followed by Patrick and Theresa yesterday, and my three oldest early this morning. I am praying that the baby, my husband, and I stay healthy. I am also taking the opportunity to declare a cleaning day for me. All of the children are lying in their beds…
Read MoreFirst Communion Resources
As I was skimming Google reader today, I noticed that someone was asking about First Communion Resources. Since my fourth child will most likely be receiving First Communion this year, I thought I would share what I have used in the past and what I am using. The following resources have been used with all…
Read MoreUnderstanding Fainting
Finnian: “Catherine at home with Daddy. She fall down. She hit her head. She need a band-aid.” (January 25)
Read MoreWashington State March for Life
January 20, 2009 This year’s March was truly incredible with at least 7000 people in attendance.
Read MoreThe Miracle of Life
This video, from Catholic Media House, is worth watching and sharing with others.
Read More42 Days Until the Next 40 Days for Life
The message below is from the Lent 2009 Tacoma 40 Days for Life Coordinator. Are you getting ready for the 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil? It’s only 42 days away! We’d like to really fill the sidewalk this vigil, so we’re asking for your help. Before I go any further, I’d like to heartily…
Read MoreLearning from a Pro
On Sunday, as I stood in the vestibule with my two youngest, Finnian decided to start running around. I was tired and did not feel like I could handle my little boy’s energy. However, a mother of 11 children could. She sat down to nurse her one-year-old daughter, asked my little boy to sit next…
Read MoreThe Excitement,
The joy…It’s official Elizabeth can roll onto her tummy. She did so twice, today. The first time was when I put her down for her morning nap. I placed Elizabeth on her back, turned around, and when I looked at her again, she was on her tummy. The second time came this afternoon. I placed…
Read MoreTeach Your Children How to Manage Their Money
This Christmas, I was excited to learn that a friend of ours was instrumental in helping to found Family Mint I just signed up for an account and I am impressed. Family Mint promises to be a great tool for teaching my children how to manage their money.
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