Hi! I’m Catherine Boucher
I'm a Catholic homeschooling mother of six. My husband, Philip, is a pediatrician, and we've been married for 14 years. I created the podcast, While You Were Folding, to continue the conversations about things that matter in domestic life. I've learned a lot (usually in messy or painful ways), and I have so much more to learn! I hope you'll get in touch and that I can feature your voice on a future episode of the podcast.
Book Review: Sinner's Guide to Natural Family Planning by Simcha Fisher
I first discovered Simcha Fisher over at the National Catholic Register, and I've been following her blog, "I Have to Sit Down," for a few years. I'm always sharing her stuff on social media and insisting that everyone I know read her stuff, so I knew I'd love her...
read moreBook Review: Sinner’s Guide to Natural Family Planning by Simcha Fisher
I first discovered Simcha Fisher over at the National Catholic Register, and I've been following her blog, "I Have to Sit Down," for a few years. I'm always sharing her stuff on social media and insisting that everyone I know read her stuff, so I knew I'd love her...
read morePaint Chip Clothespin Color Matching Game
I'm trying to build up an arsenal of fun, educational activities for what I affectionately call "pseudo-homeschooling." Since Jane and Walt alternate the mornings that they're at preschool, we're spending some of our one-on-one time while Harry is napping doing...
read moreFirst Days of Preschool
Jane and Walt started preschool this week at St. Joseph's Catholic School. I am pleased to report that they both love, love, love preschool! The only bummer is that the preschoolers don't wear uniforms. Good news: Jane gets to wear some adorable plaid next...
read moreHarry’s 1st Birthday – A Photo Recap
Wee little "Harry Barry Boo" turned 1 last Thursday! I know us moms always say it, but where did that first year go?! It really flew by this year. In case you missed it, I wrote him a little birthday letter. On to the birthday celebration...Harry's smash cakeGotta...
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