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Matching
Me: “Patrick, your socks don’t match.” Patrick: “The fire engines match. They are the same color.”
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Berceuse by Arthur Frackenpohl
June 16, 2008
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June 16, 2008
Read MoreThe Way She Thinks
Theresa: “I have decided that I want to do Ballet again next year.” Bernadette: “Oh, now that the show is over, have you decided that you like it.” Theresa: “No, I just want to collect as many different costumes as I can.”
Read MoreFrom the Mouth of a Child
Recently, Patrick attended his sisters’ dress rehearsal for Ballet with me. The lead was played by, Julianna, the older sister of my daughters’ friends. When the prince came on stage, Patrick, my very masculine little boy, turned to me and in a disgusted voice stated, “Mommy, that man with Julianna is wearing sticky pants with…
Read MoreMischief
My husband, Brendan, and Patrick fixed the wobbly ceiling fan in the boys’ room, yesterday. At one point, Brendan asked his dad, “Do you like it when Patrick’s helping you?” My husband responded, “Yes, Brendan, I do.” Patrick immediately said, “Because I’m not into mischief.” I often remember my mom saying that blue-eyed, blond-haired boys…
Read MoreHe Knows
At the Northwest Catholic Family Education Conference, Patrick saw the book Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland by Tomie de Paola on one of Our Lady of Victory’s tables. He immediately piped up, “Look, Mommy, it’s Patrick.”I responded, “Yes, that’s who you are named after.” Patrick replied, “He’s my saint.”
Read MoreAs Mommy Weeds…
Finnian plays in the dirt and tests the watering cans.
Read MoreI Needed to Read This From Testosterhome
Future Gentlemen of America “While negative behavior must be addressed, I find so much freedom when I recognize that some of my boys’ frustrating traits can eventually lead to very good things. Scaling the pantry walls shows motivation. Constant questions show a love of learning. If channeled correctly, this energy can inspire great things.” I…
Read MoreApril Shower of Photos
Homeschool Field Trip to OdysseyApril 4, 2008 Playing a Board Game with Daddy on SundayApril 6, 2008
Read MoreThis is how I know the boy can dance
Finnian has been known to stop whatever he is doing and start dancing when he hears music. I pray that everyone is having a happy and holy Sunday and that you all have a blessed week!
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