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What's missing?
Below is a picture of our new family room. Can you find what's missing?It's actually a trick question because we don't think the room is missing anything. I was hoping you'd notice that the family room doesn't have a television. Did you? We're not finished...
read moreHelp a Decorating Challenged Girl Create an Oratory
I've been inspired by this summer book club, "Summer in the Little Oratory," to create our own "little oratory." An oratory is just a fancy word for a dedicated prayer space. As my friend Lisa Schmidt says, it's all about "bringing the monastic into my domestic."...
read moreLife’s Too Short for Mommy Guilt
Jim Gaffigan is right. It is amazing that mothers have anyone to talk to! He lays out his brilliant case in Dad is Fat:"Motherhood is filled with executive decisions, and with each decision comes possible conflict with kids, husbands, and other mom friends. With...
read moreLife's Too Short for Mommy Guilt
Jim Gaffigan is right. It is amazing that mothers have anyone to talk to! He lays out his brilliant case in Dad is Fat:"Motherhood is filled with executive decisions, and with each decision comes possible conflict with kids, husbands, and other mom friends. With...
read moreA Letter to Walt For His 3rd Birthday
Dear Walt,I am sorry this is nearly a week late. I know, I know, life of the middle child, huh? Moving took over our lives for a little while. Now that things are starting to settle down, I want to take the time to let you know just how special you are in a letter,...
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