Family
Interlaaken
Today (yesterday for the girls), Catherine and Bernadette went with my family to Interlaaken. Catherine thought it was very cold, despite her layers of clothing and Bernadette thought it was freezing. Both girls were impressed with the ice sculptures. They were happy to share that “There were twelve penguins (just like in Mr. Popper’s Penguins).…
Read MoreGeneva and the Old City
Catherine and Bernadette visited Geneva and the old city, today. I was happy to hear that the cobbled streets have been maintained. They always fascinated me. Bernadette is looking forward to dancing at the wedding reception on Saturday and is trying to convince Catherine that she should dance, too. Catherine assured me that she is…
Read MoreShe’s not Missing Us
My older sister asked Bernadette if she was missing us. She responded, “No, I am having too much fun. I do miss Patrick’s cute little ways, though.”
Read MoreThey’re Only a Phone Call Away
I just finished speaking with Catherine and Bernadette. They spent a wonderful day at their Aunt Marie Caroline’s parents’ house. Bernadette enjoyed playing with the dog, Tiger. She also told me, “I ate lemon meringue pie and other really good food!” Catherine had brownies for dessert. Both girls expressed their joy at being able to…
Read MoreTravelling
Catherine and Bernadette left for Switzerland on October 1, the Feast of St. Thérèse. I have entrusted them to her care. We are, obviously, really missing them. However, from all accounts they are having a wonderful time. The first day that they were there, Bernadette rode on my brother’s motorcycle with him and in true…
Read MoreFrom the Mouth of a Baby
Yesterday, as Patrick walked down the hallway, he turned to me and in a singing voice said, “Mommy, I love you!” My heart leapt for joy. He has also started saying, “Tank you”, whenever he is given something. Thank you, God, for blessing me with such loving children. Please help me to be loving, patient,…
Read MoreFrom the Mouth of a Baby
Yesterday, as Patrick walked down the hallway, he turned to me and in a singing voice said, “Mommy, I love you!” My heart leapt for joy. He has also started saying, “Tank you”, whenever he is given something. Thank you, God, for blessing me with such loving children. Please help me to be loving, patient,…
Read MoreOne Track Mind
Me: “What do you want for your birthday?”Brendan: “A dog.”Me: “Other than a dog, what do you want?”Brendan: “A puppy.”Me: “Other than a puppy, what do you want?”Brendan: “I want Catherine to get a dog and it to have puppies, so that we all have a dog.” Guess what our little boy is not getting…
Read MoreFirsts
Over the next couple of weeks, we will experience some firsts in our house. Brendan will begin CCD classes tonight at our parish. Like his sisters before him, he is looking forward to attending. The classes are made up of children (mostly homeschooled) who our children know quite well. Brendan’s class should be interesting, as…
Read MoreFirsts
Over the next couple of weeks, we will experience some firsts in our house. Brendan will begin CCD classes tonight at our parish. Like his sisters before him, he is looking forward to attending. The classes are made up of children (mostly homeschooled) who our children know quite well. Brendan’s class should be interesting, as…
Read MoreWhat’s that Smell?
Several times a year, we notice an awful smell in one area of our family room. Until tonight, we only guessed what was causing the stench. My husband and I were in the family room, when we heard a noise outside. My husband told me to turn on the light and he looked outside. Upon…
Read MoreWhat’s that Smell?
Several times a year, we notice an awful smell in one area of our family room. Until tonight, we only guessed what was causing the stench. My husband and I were in the family room, when we heard a noise outside. My husband told me to turn on the light and he looked outside. Upon…
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