Posts by Christine
I Remember Mama
Last night, my husband and I watched I Remember Mama Made in 1948, this movie is about a family living in San Francisco. Mama and Papa are from Norway and provide a rich family life for their children. Mama and Papa’s banking system, the manner in which Uncle Chris spent all of his money, and…
Read MoreLike a What?
This morning, Patrick poured shredded cheese all over the kitchen floor. When I told him to please pick it all up, he responded, “No, I will eat it like a dog.” He promptly got down on the floor and started to lick the cheese up. Oh, my little boy is always throwing me a curve…
Read MoreNew Washing Machine, Now What?
Thank you to the little bird, who shared the great deal that she got on her washing machine. Thank you to my husband, who looked at washing machines and settled on the one mentioned by the little bird. Yesterday, our new washing machine arrived. I have washed 4 loads of laundry, so far (no, they…
Read MoreThe Solemnity of St. Joseph
O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the Throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. O St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having…
Read MoreFaith and Begorra
It’s St. Patrick’s Day and I just couldn’t let it pass without popping in to say Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We have been a little under the weather, but we are all feeling a wee bit better. I served our family’s traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal tonight (not traditional in Ireland) and I learned that…
Read MoreA Week In the Life of Patrick
Now that I have a baby brother, I need to figure out how to get more attention. Oh look, there are scissors on the end table. Yesterday, I saw Brendan cutting the brown leaves off of a plant with scissors. I will cut the green leaves off of the plant. Hmmm, Mommy threw away all…
Read MoreVisual DNA
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Read MorePoetry Friday
Mother Doesn’t Want a Dogby Judith Viorst Mother doesn’t want a dog.Mother says they smell,And never sit when you say sit,Or even when you yell.And when you come home late at nightAnd there is ice and snow,You have to go back out becauseThe dumb dog has to go.Mother doesn’t want a dog.Mother says they shed,And…
Read More8 Weeks Old
I can’t believe that 8 weeks have passed since Finnian’s birth. Yesterday, he delighted us with his laughter.
Read MoreGod Knows Just What We Need
I met a wonderful man, today. As my children and I were putting groceries in our cart at Costco, a man came up to me and said, “Do you mind if I ask you a question? Are all of these children yours?” I replied, “Yes and we have one more who isn’t here.” The man…
Read MoreNarnia
I saw this quiz on Alicia’s blog and was curious how my family would do. My husband read the books to our three oldest over two years ago. My knowledge of the books comes from watching The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, and listening to the first CD in The Chronicles of Narnia CD…
Read MoreQuiz Time
I finally found the time to take this quiz. I would like to see how two of my children do on it, since teaching them helped me. You are a 100% traditional Catholic! Congratulations! You are more knowlegeable than most modern theologians! You have achieved mastery over the most important doctrines of the Catholic Faith!…
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