Books
Busy September Daybook
Outside my window The sun is setting. Planes are flying overhead and the branches of the trees are swaying with the gentle breeze. I am wearing a denim skirt, a brown t-shirt, and a fleur-de-lis flexi clip. In the kitchen I am so thankful to a friend and fellow parishioner who has been giving us…
Read MoreBoard Books
Yesterday, I was inspired by Jen to place a few of our board books in a basket for my little ones. Kieran saw me doing so and he immediately started to help. He carried the basket out to the living room and proceeded to have me read to him. After I was finished reading, and…
Read MoreStory-Killers
HSLDA recommended watching “Story-Killers: How the Common Core Destroys Minds and Souls” a few months ago. My pastor recommended doing so in our parish bulletin yesterday. It is well worth watching.
Read MoreLost in the Fjord
Before leaving for his new assignment, our previous assistant pastor, Fr. V., recommended a book to us as a possible future read aloud. On Sunday, after Mass, I was surprised when my friend, Elena S., came up to me and gave me a present for my family. Once in our van, delight superseded my surprise…
Read MoreJuly Daybook
Outside my window The sun is shining and the children are running through the sprinkler. At least they were when I started to write this daybook. I am wearing a denim skirt and a black t-shirt. In the kitchen I am hoping to get our barbecue’s propane tank filled so that we can have a…
Read MoreSummer Reading – June
After taking a long hiatus from sharing some of the books that we read each month, I decided to try and do so again. Picture Book Read Alouds Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst Kieran through Patrick have been enjoying listening to this story over and over again. Patrick…
Read MoreAugust Picture Book Basket
Saint Tarcisius by Mary Berardi (August 15) This is a book that I have had since I was a child. Mary Berardi tells the amazing story of St. Tarcisius, a true saint of the Holy Eucharist. Like me, my children know about this incredible young saint from this book. Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey…
Read MoreIt’s Almost Summer Daybook
Outside my window, our flowers are blooming and I am enjoying spending time in the garden, marveling at God’s world. Over the past few years, I have been trying to get our garden to the point that I don’t have to spend much money on it. I am succeeding with the flowers. I wasn’t able…
Read MoreLenten Daybook
Outside my window, the sky is blue. “The sun is shining. The tank is clean.” “The tank is clean!”” Theresa cleaned Brendan’s fish tank for him and I just couldn’t help quoting from Finding Nemo. The children want to be outside, especially Kieran. Mr. Mischief In the kitchen Theresa keeps asking me when we are going to…
Read MoreKeeping the Company of the Saints: St. Francis de Sales
“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them — every day begin the task anew.” ~ St. Francis de Sales ~ When I saw Meredith’s reminder about this week’s Keeping the Company of the Saints, St. Francis…
Read MoreFree Saint Kindle Books by F.A. Forbes
As I was looking for an audio book, I was happy to see that some of F.A. Forbes’ books are available for Kindle for free on Amazon at the moment. I prefer to read actual books, but I know that some of my friends like using their Kindle. Click on the pictures to access the…
Read MoreKeeping the Company of the Saints: St. Bernadette Soubirous
“Every moment that I live I shall spend in loving.” ~ St. Bernadette Soubirous ~ The Grotto at Lourdes The Bells of the Angelus The bells of the Angelus, Call us to pray. In sweet tones announcing the sacred Ave Ave, Ave, Ave Maria. Ave, Ave, Ave Maria. An angel of mercy, led Bernadette’s…
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