“Have I played or recreated with them?”
To prepare for the sacrament of confession, Catholics are taught to examine their consciences in an effort to bring to mind all of the sins they committed since their last confession. There are several different versions of examinations of consciences available....
read moreKeeping Sunday a "Day of Protest"
Sorry for the radio silence on the blog! It has been a wonderful summer around here. We seem to be finding our summer rhythm, and I've (mostly) adjusted to life as a mama of 4 littles. I have so much to share and want to write about, especially some updates on...
read moreKeeping Sunday a “Day of Protest”
Sorry for the radio silence on the blog! It has been a wonderful summer around here. We seem to be finding our summer rhythm, and I've (mostly) adjusted to life as a mama of 4 littles. I have so much to share and want to write about, especially some updates on...
read moreSummer Copywork At Our House
I don't know about your family, but my kids thrive on structure and routine. We are less than 24 hours away from officially being on summer vacation as an entire household. Anticipating the long dog days of summer, I thought I'd prepare a bit by building in some...
read moreWalt & Dorothy
From the moment they met, it has been a love affair. "Can I hold her, Mama?" Locked on each other. Can't go too far from his baby--even when playing on his tablet. Always, always, always giving her smooches! So fascinated "Don't Mess With Her!" I love Dorothy's...
read moreWalt & Dorothy
From the moment they met, it has been a love affair. "Can I hold her, Mama?" Locked on each other. Can't go too far from his baby--even when playing on his tablet. Always, always, always giving her smooches! So fascinated "Don't Mess With Her!" I love Dorothy's...
read moreWhat Love Looks Like
In this newborn chapter, Philip and I are making it a point to have one-on-one dates with the kids to help them feel connected to us. Last weekend was Jane's turn to have some special time with me. After stopping at the book store to pick out a new read-aloud, we...
read moreNavigating the Newborn Phase: Nutrition
Last time, I tackled what I call "Minimums" in my Navigating the Newborn Phase series. Today, I'm sharing my experience with Nutrition in Navigating the Newborn Phase. Transitioning from Pregnancy Nutrition to Postpartum Nutrition I struggle with excessive nausea and...
read moreNavigating the Newborn Phase: Minimums
Since "the domestic church" mirrors the Triune God's Love, I'm convinced there's nothing the accuser relishes more than trying to tear apart marriages. With each baby, Philip and I learn some new tricks to help us navigate the newborn phase a bit more smoothly. In...
read moreDorothy's Birthday (and my birth photography experience)
A few months away from my due date, I asked my photographer friend, Lisa, if she'd be interested in doing a newborn home photo shoot once Baby arrived. (Do yourself a favor and check out her beautiful website here.) She said she'd be happy to, so I told her my due...
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