Today, Daddy saw a stellar jay on the lawn. He placed our little boy on a stool and told him to look at the bird. Patrick got very excited and started pointing. He kept repeating, “Birdy!” in an animated fashion. The bird flew away, but Patrick continued to point and say, “Birdy!” I told him…

Motherhood is one of the greatest gifts that God has ever given me. I am sitting here, unable to sleep, due to nausea, and all I can think is that I am truly blessed. My children are all unique and precious gifts from God. Their happiness and love of life are infectious. Thank you, God,…

Motherhood is one of the greatest gifts that God has ever given me. I am sitting here, unable to sleep, due to nausea, and all I can think is that I am truly blessed. My children are all unique and precious gifts from God. Their happiness and love of life are infectious. Thank you, God,…

What do you do when you are one and your toy stops working? You go and get a screwdriver, of course. Patrick doesn’t miss a beat.

What do you do when you are one and your toy stops working? You go and get a screwdriver, of course. Patrick doesn’t miss a beat.

Hat tip to Jennifer at St. Therese Academy for this little distraction. Your type is: intp —The “Love of Learning” Mother “I keep the encyclopedia in the kitchen so we can look up things together while we eat.” Intellectually curious and patient, the INTP mother relishes those times with a child when they are learning…

Hat tip to Jennifer at St. Therese Academy for this little distraction. Your type is: intp —The “Love of Learning” Mother “I keep the encyclopedia in the kitchen so we can look up things together while we eat.” Intellectually curious and patient, the INTP mother relishes those times with a child when they are learning…

Patrick had a bad night. I had a bad night, too. My husband had a bad night, also. Patrick woke up a couple of times, crying (actually, he was screaming). When I tried to calm him down, he would scream louder. Eventually, he would throw himself on top of me and go back to sleep.…

Patrick had a bad night. I had a bad night, too. My husband had a bad night, also. Patrick woke up a couple of times, crying (actually, he was screaming). When I tried to calm him down, he would scream louder. Eventually, he would throw himself on top of me and go back to sleep.…

One day, I will long for my little boy to be in my arms, to cry when I leave or am out of sight, to follow me everywhere I go. One day, I will look back on my golden years and wish I had them back. I had a difficult morning. My niece was coming…