Childhood Wisdom
The Wheels are Continuing to Turn
Last night, as I ironed, Finnian sat on a chair and chatted away and occasionally asked a question. Finnian: “Mommy, when we die are we completely dead?” Me: “No, our souls go to Heaven if we’ve been good.” Finnian: “Oh, if we go to Heaven, then we can live with Jesus forever! Fr. Saguto is…
Read MoreKissing it Better
A couple of nights ago, when Elizabeth asked me to read to her, I responded, “Sweetie, Mommy can’t read to you because she has a very bad headache.” Elizabeth replied, “Mommy, I kiss it better.” She proceeded to kiss my forehead in several places and then said, “It better.” A few minutes later, she requested,…
Read MoreI Don’t Want to Hurt Your Feelings
Patrick: “Mommy, I want to listen to you read, but I want to listen to Daddy read, too. I like Daddy’s story, so I am going to listen him read. I am sorry.”
Read MoreWho Will Protect Her?
A few nights ago, Catherine brought Elizabeth into my bedroom, saying, “Elizabeth is scared.” I took her in my arms and the following conversation took place: Me: “You don’t need to be scared. Mommy will protect you.” Elizabeth: “No!” Me: “Daddy’s here. He can protect you, too.” Elizabeth (a little louder): “No! Jesus protect me.”
Read MoreOur Lady’s Knights
Our youngest sons were delighted to receive these costumes for Christmas (the paper crowns were not included). Finnian has stated more than once, “I am a Knight of Glory.” I call them “Our Lady’s Knights”. Both boys have only taken off their costumes to go to Mass, eat, and sleep. I enjoy seeing them dressed up and…
Read MoreThe Things He Says
Finnian: “Mommy, for my birthday, I want my friends to come over and watch a movie and spend the night. That is what they did for Catherine’s birthday. Do you approve it?” Finnian: “Mommy, you can’t buy your birthday presents because then you will know what you are getting. Daddy will have to go and…
Read MoreMary Poppins
Catherine and Bernadette went to a friend’s costume party tonight. Catherine dressed up as Mary Poppins. She called a few minutes ago to say that they were on their way home. I asked Theresa, “Did Catherine say whether or not they had a good time?” Theresa responded, “I didn’t have to ask. I know that…
Read MoreMy Little Boy
Me: “Good night, my little man. I love you!” Finnian: “I am not a little man. I am a little boy, but you can call me your little man if you want.”
Read MoreThe Fruit of Aging
Theresa: “Mommy, I was looking at photos of you after you had Brendan and you used to be so thin.” Theresa: “Mommy, you used to look pretty. You had pure black hair and young skin.” Humility
Read MoreSweetly Important
Last week, as the children were riding their bikes, Finnian walked over to me and the following conversation took place. Finnian: “Mommy, I need to talk to you about something.” Me: “What do you need to talk to me about?” Finnian: “Well, I need to tell you something.” Me: “What do you need to tell…
Read MoreOnly My Little Boy
“Mommy, I am ready to run through the sprinkler now.”
Read MoreA Birthday Wish Catechism Lesson
Patrick (as I was tucking him in bed): “The best birthday present that I could ever get is to go to Heaven. The only problem is that I would have to die.” Me: “Oh, Patrick, I hope that you live a long life so that you can bring glory to God, but remember that death…
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