Bringing My Happiness Project to Walmart
Last Friday, I decided I was ready to attempt my first solo grocery run with the three kiddos. I thought an outing to Walmart was the perfect opportunity to put my Happiness Project into practice. I'm so glad I did because I know my changed outlook made my solo...
read moreOur "Happiness Project"
In September, I started re-reading Gretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project. Gretchen spent a year of her life identifying areas where she could make small (and a few big) changes to increase her own happiness. She argues that through becoming happier herself, she...
read moreOur “Happiness Project”
In September, I started re-reading Gretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project. Gretchen spent a year of her life identifying areas where she could make small (and a few big) changes to increase her own happiness. She argues that through becoming happier herself, she...
read moreBecause You Need Some Harry in Your Life
No time to write a real post, so I'll just share a few of my favorite Harry pictures!Gotta love those baby hooded towelsLil' photo shoot at homeI love all of his facial expressions and featuresBaby in a basket of his clothesThe mini chair didn't really work outThe...
read more"You're a convert, right?"
A few weeks ago, I was at a parish event, catching up with another mom that I hadn't seen all summer. Before asking for advice about an anti-Catholic acquaintance, she said, "You're a convert, right?"My initial reaction was to think that this was a compliment. My...
read more“You’re a convert, right?”
A few weeks ago, I was at a parish event, catching up with another mom that I hadn't seen all summer. Before asking for advice about an anti-Catholic acquaintance, she said, "You're a convert, right?"My initial reaction was to think that this was a compliment. My...
read moreHappy Baptism Day, Harold!
Sweet little Harold was baptized on Sunday. What a fun, special day! Baptisms are just the best, aren't they?! Philip, me, Harold, and Harold's godparents--my brother, Andy, and my sister-in-law, Katie. We are so blessed that Harold has such wonderful godparents...
read more"You are love that's come to live at our house today"
For the second time, I was able to catch a milk-induced sleepy smile from Harold. ICan'tGetEnoughOf ThisBaby! When I was watching Harold smile and dream this evening, I instantly thought of this scene from The Lady and the Tramp. Click on the video to watch on...
read more“You are love that’s come to live at our house today”
For the second time, I was able to catch a milk-induced sleepy smile from Harold. ICan'tGetEnoughOf ThisBaby! When I was watching Harold smile and dream this evening, I instantly thought of this scene from The Lady and the Tramp. Click on the video to watch on...
read moreJane Takes on Preschool
I'm officially the parent of a preschooler. When did that happen?! Wasn't I just bringing little Miss Jane home from the hospital the other day? (Oh, no, wait! That was Harold!)We started talking about preschool with Jane over the summer. She was chomping at the...
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