A Day at the Zoo
Aquarium On Wednesday, the traditional feast of the North American Martyrs, we spent the day at the the zoo with some friends from our parish. Looking at the Octopus My two oldest children stayed at home. However, Brendan and Theresa joined us to help out and have fun. Budgies Monkey Time In addition to holding…
Read MoreFood for a Wife’s Soul
A couple of weeks ago, our pastor gave an excellent sermon (as usual). In it, he mentioned that charity should always be done with Christ in mind and for the good of another’s soul. He urged all of us present to think of the North American Martyrs, and other saints, and what motivated them. When…
Read MoreBlueberry Picking Again
My Little Clowns Taking a Short Break from Picking Berries On September 15, the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, the children and I went blueberry picking again. The berries were plentiful and we were happy to leave with gallons of blueberries (I had thought that 12 cups was a lot) and a pail full…
Read MoreFour Months Old
I can’t believe that four months have passed since our big little boy was born. He brings so much joy to all of us. I am so thankful that God blessed us with another child.
Read More2012-2013 5th Grade
Oops, somehow, I failed to publish this before now. Morning Routine Catholic Calendar Saint of the day (help younger siblings) Morning Prayers Child’s Treasury of Daily Prayers Saint Stories Once Upon a Time Saints More Once Upon a Time Saints Around the Year: Once Upon a Time Saints Picture Book of Saints Saints for Young People…
Read MoreThe Angelus
Growing up, my parents used to pray the Angelus at 6 a.m., noon, and 6 p.m. Sadly, I have not shared this devotion with my children; however, I am trying to do so. In order to help the children learn this prayer, I printed the prayer for each of them and also printed a copy…
Read MoreWhat We’ve Been Reading – Weeks 2 and 3
Preschool – Second Grade Read Alouds Aesop’s Fables for Children illustrated by Milo Winter Catholic Children’s Treasure Box Book 2 by Maryknoll Sisters A Child’s Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson, illustrated by Tasha Tudor Gyo Fujikawa’s A to Z Picture Book (read to Elizabeth) Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, illustrated by Susan Jeffers James Herriot’s Treasury…
Read MoreParish Picnic
Time to Eat Have I ever mentioned that we belong to an awesome parish? The Mass is focused on Christ, our pastor and assistant pastor care about our souls, there are lots of children, and we have fun together. Three-Legged Race On the Feast of the Nativity of Mary, our parish hosted its annual picnic.…
Read MoreWords for Parents to Remember
“The Heart of a child is as wax, capable of receiving any impression, good or bad; it is a plain white linen, upon which all colors may be stamped. It is to parents that God has entrusted the care of impressing on these young, pure hearts all true and virtuous feelings, those first impressions which…
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