Posts by Christine
In Honor of Our Lady
In Honor of Our Lady
Chesterton’s Thoughts on Women
Yesterday, during my eldest daughter’s piano lesson, I continued to read Chesterton’s What’s Wrong with the World. I found myself wanting to make note of a lot of what I was reading in his chapter, “The Emancipation of Domesticity”. I was happy to finally learn where the following famous quote could be found: How can…
Read MoreBernadette’s First Communion
On Sunday, May 20, 2007, Bernadette received her First Communion. She has been longing to receive Jesus for a long time and she was more than ready. Nine days prior to her First Communion, Bernadette started a novena to welcome Jesus, using Welcome Jesus: A First Communion Preparation (although this little booklet does not appear…
Read MoreI Missed It, but He Didn’t
My little boy played in the first couple of innings of his third baseball game tonight (we had a prior commitment that prevented him from playing in the whole game). My husband took him to the game and our son hit two singles. I wish that I had been there to see it.
Read MoreI am 4 Months Old
I really like rolling over and playing with my feet. I still enjoy sucking my fingers and I continue to spit up a lot. I babble almost all the time when I am awake. My brothers and sisters are convinced that I say, “Mama”, but I am just experimenting with sounds. I try to stick…
Read MoreFun Mommy
My sister is a great mother! She seems to know just how to handle every situation. The photos below will tell you the whole story. Happy Mother’s Day to my sisters and my friends!
Read MoreA 2 Year Old’s Grasp of the English Language
Yesterday Morning Patrick: “Mommy, please can we watch a video.” Me: “No, you may not watch a video.” Patrick: “Theresa, Mommy said that only I can watch a video.” Yesterday Afternoon As the female postal carrier left our driveway, Patrick kept saying, “Goodbye, ladyman! Goodbye, ladyman!”
Read MoreThe Quick Book Meme
Grab the nearest book.Open it to page 161.Find the fifth full sentence.Post the text of the sentence along with these instructions.Don’t search around looking for the coolest book you can find. Do what’s actually next to you. True Devotion to Mary is on my nightstand (1966 edition). “‘I will draw them to Me.’ says God…
Read MorePope Defends Life
On his way to Brazil, the Pope warned Catholic politicians who back abortion that “they risked excommunication from the Church and should not receive communion.” I am still taking a break, but on Wednesdays I have a pro-life obligation that requires me to use the computer.
Read MoreTaking a Break
I am going to be taking a break from blogging and most computer activity, indefinitely. God has blessed me with 6 wonderful children and I believe that my time spent on the computer is negatively affecting the amount of time that I spend with my children. What messages am I giving my children when I…
Read MoreOnly Once
Brigid and Catherine have been counting in their e-mails to each other. Brigid sent the following at the beginning of the week: At Three minutes and Four seconds after 2 AM on the 6th of May this year, the time and date will be 02:03:04 05/06/07. This won’t happen again in our lifetimes. ~BRIGIDCatherine responded:…
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