Family
Remembering
Palma Giovane Last year, on this date, my family and I were looking forward to going to Mass for the Feast of Candlemas. However, as the afternoon wore on, I started to experience some complications with my pregnancy and I knew that it would be prudent to stay home. I had experienced similar problems when…
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 MoreNew Year’s Dinner
Traditionally, our New Year’s dinner consists of spiral-sliced ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, salad, Martinelli’s Sparkling Apple Juice, and eggnog. On December 31, my husband went to the store and purchased the necessary items for our meal. However, in our family, the birthday child decides the menu for his special day. Therefore, on New Year’s Day,…
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 MoreWhat’s Been Keeping Us Busy
Daily Mass whenever possible Homeschooling Going to a friend’s daughter’s wedding Elizabeth likes to dance and Finnian is usually willing to accompany her. Celebrating birthdays Eating birthday cake and ice cream. Visiting with our pastor and friends Sports practices and games (Soccer ended on Saturday and basketball started two weeks ago.) Piano lessons,…
Read MoreDaddy
Finnian: “Who were you speaking with on the phone?” Me: “I was speaking with your father.” Finnian: “My father?” Me: “Yes. Do you know who your father is?” Finnian: “Who?” Me: “Your daddy.” Finnian: “Oh!”
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 MoreI Can Relate to Tabitha Twitchit
A couple of weeks ago, I decided to keep my two youngest busy by having them paint outside. Yes, some of Elizabeth’s hair was painted green. Yes, she had some help. Yes, I needed to give her a bath before our guests arrived. It’s not the first time that a child has been painted in our house and it…
Read MoreMy Little Knight in Shining Armor
“H, hhhhh!”
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…
Read MoreBike Riding Fun
Last Thursday, one of our neighbors gave us a 24″ and two 26″ bicycles, providing us with some much needed larger bikes. The children were anxious to go bike riding, but we had things that we needed to do before bedtime. The next day, we went to Mass for the Feast of the Sacred Heart…
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