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Let’s Talk About Sex!
I spent the afternoon talking with high school students about chastity. I told them about my experiences with dating, wedding preparation, and married life. After my relationship history, I gave reasons for why I recommend a commitment to chastity and gave them...
read moreSiblings Side by Side
Here are Janie and Walt at 4, 5, 6, and 7 months side by side. Can you tell which one is which? Hint: the bow might help!Four Months Five Months Six MonthsSeven MonthsWho is who?Four months: Walt, JanieFive months: Walt, JanieSix months: Janie, WaltSeven months: ...
read moreFrom a Crib to a Daybed
Jane's always been a climber. She literally took things to new heights when she learned how to vault herself out of her crib. We decided this was no longer safe, took one of the walls off of Jane's crib, and converted it into a daybed last night.I was nervous about...
read moreWARNING: Unripe Butternut Squash Fight Back
I made a yummy butternut squash lasagna recipe last night for dinner. It required 3 cups of diced, peeled butternut squash. I spent a fair amount of time peeling and dicing them. When I was done, I noticed a film on my left hand, the hand that was holding the...
read moreMass With 2 Under 2
Going to Mass with 2 under 2 has been a challenge. Before we had Walt, we used to take turns taking Janie out of the church and into the narthex if she got ants in her pants. When we had Walt, we had to move to a man-to-man defense. I usually take care of Walt, and...
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