From 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...
read more8 Timeouts in the Pasta Aisle
I usually make one big trip to the grocery store each week, and we'll make smaller additional trips if necessary. When you're a mom, you just do whatever you have to do and don't think about how crazy you look--until the people at WalMart stare. When I go shopping...
read moreLove Notes and Keeping the Romance Alive
Philip started the tradition of leaving me little love notes when we were dating. He'd leave Post-It notes, index cards, or scraps of paper in places where he knew I'd find them later. I'd find sweet, funny, motivational messages in my planner, on my vanity, in my...
read moreNew Year, New ‘Do for Janie
Janie's hair was looking shaggy. Here she is, shortly after Christmas, trying on my vest.I asked Philip to take Janie for a quick haircut at the nearest Super Cuts after dinner. Nothing but the best for our little princess!Can I tell you how much I love having a...
read moreNew Year, New 'Do for Janie
Janie's hair was looking shaggy. Here she is, shortly after Christmas, trying on my vest.I asked Philip to take Janie for a quick haircut at the nearest Super Cuts after dinner. Nothing but the best for our little princess!Can I tell you how much I love having a...
read moreLet the Children Come to Me
This year, we started after-dinner singing in front of the Advent wreath and Nativity scene. I've found Jane going over to the buffet table where they're resting to look at them throughout the day. Here she is, looking at the Advent wreath and Nativity scene during...
read moreCatholicism Series by Fr. Robert Barron
Finding out about the Catholic Faith has never been made easier or more fun thanks to the Catholicism Series by Fr. Robert Barron! Fr. Robert Barron created a groundbreaking program for adults to explore what Catholics believe and why. The program "uses the art,...
read moreFirst Christmas Without Them
As beautiful and joyous as Christmastime can be, it can be equally painful for those still suffering from the loss of a loved one--especially if this is their first Christmas without them. James Ferdinand Irwin's family singing carols at early family reunion Christmas...
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