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Moms’ Meeting
This morning, Elizabeth and I woke early to join a few other mothers for an early morning breakfast and moms’ meeting. It was the first moms’ meeting, excluding Lenten Walks and Teas, that our group has had in approximately six years. I enjoyed meeting Georgiann and another mother for the first time and seeing some friends who…
Read MoreSocial Whirlwind
I thought that Ginny Seuffert shared some great ideas in Seton’s newsletter this month (she usually does). I especially appreciated the advice that she shared in her last paragraph. With this in mind, I am sharing her article below: Social Whirlwind by Ginny Seuffert, Seton Home Study School Newsletter, March 2010 I spoke to a…
Read MoreSometimes…
Sometimes, it’s nice to take a little time to speak with a friend. Especially one that also has rambunctious little children around when you are speaking with her. Thank you, Shelly! I needed the laughs. “Peeled ice cream to make ice cream cake” sounds delicious! Update: The actual stories…laughter is the best medicine.
Read MoreComing Up for Air
Recently, I found myself drowning, struggling with homeschooling, due in part to the behavior of some of my children. A week ago last Monday, I was ready to throw in the towel. Later that day, or that night, I received an email from a friend and I replied, asking her to pray for me. She stayed up late and…
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to read one thing today, read this: Living for Love as we prepare for Christmas.
Read MoreIt’s All About Charlotte
Finnian: “Mommy, I like going to Mass. I like going to the potluck and I like playing on the playground.” Me: “I am happy that you like going to Mass…” Finnian (before I could finish): “I get to play with Charlotte.” Hopefully, in a year or two, it will be all about loving God.
Read MoreHaving Fun
Last week, the older girls had their last literary club meeting of the year. My friend, their hostess, followed the meeting with lunch and playtime for the families. The boys had a great time making pyramids and the girls enjoyed visiting. Thank you, Peggy! We had a wonderful time!
Read MoreMurielle Yeoman
Growing up, I was blessed to know a very beautiful lady, thanks to my youngest sister. One day while at daily Mass with my mom, my youngest sister (age 2 or 3 at the time) wandered off to sit with an elderly lady. This act led to a friendship that would last a lifetime. The…
Read MoreFlowers to Brighten Your Day
Jessica of Shower of Roses gave me this beautiful bouquet of flowers. I am giving this dedicated mother (who I hope to meet in real life at the Northwest Catholic Family Education Conference) the above bouquet and some roses. These flowers are also a gift to everyone else who reads my blog (Jackie this definitely…
Read MorePaper Making
Recently, we spent a wonderful day with Finnian’s godmother and her daughters, learning about and making paper. The children used the paper to make St. Valentine’s Day cards. We had hoped to be able to deliver them to some elderly nuns on the 14th, but unfortunately the timing is not right. The children thoroughly enjoyed…
Read MoreIn Review: Our Lady of Guadalupe
On December 12 (Patrick’s baptism anniversary), we invited three families to join us in celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We ate tortilla tilmas, praying hand sandwiches, Tepeyac Hill (made from a jello mold), sombreros, and sipped rose punch. The ideas came from Cottage Blessings. After lunch, I had intended to read the…
Read MoreIn Review: The Feast of St. Nicholas
On December 6, we surprised Bernadette with a St. Nicholas Baking Birthday Party. We told her that we had invited some friends over to join us in our annual St. Nicholas Day baking and crafts. As Bernadette’s friends were arriving, she was cleaning her bedroom (actually, knowing Bernadette, she was probably reading a book, drawing,…
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