Sick and tired

She's not in a "laughing mood" was what I heard on the other end of the phone line this morning, after being woken up (on the second attempt) with a few bookkeeping questions.I honestly can't remember what it was that I should have laughed at?!?I'M SO TIRED!!!Last...

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A Beautiful Day!

A Beautiful Day!

One of the benefits of being an "eclectic" home-schooler is that you can draw from so many wonderful learning styles, which I just love to do. If I had a strictly "textbook" home-school, today would have been a complete failure as I spent most of the day catching up...

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What a surprise!!

What a surprise!!

Ever had one of those "I really wish I would listen to Flylady mornings," when you put off showering and getting dressed, and then when you finally take a shower, the doorbell rings? That's what happened to me this morning.Anyhow, when I finally made it to the door, I...

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Four Seasons Craft

Our recent spotting of our first bud of spring triggered a conversation about the four seasons. Since Twinkle Toes really enjoyed making the craft on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, I decided to have her make a similar one found in the Little Saints program. First...

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Weekend Recap

Weekend Recap

It was a very busy weekend!Friday morning, the boys had appointments to get their teeth cleaned, and since we were there, I let the dentist charge me quite a bit extra look in my mouth since I had something (which I thought was a piece of my tooth), fall out a couple...

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Punctuation

HT: Waltzing Matilda, whom I would, apparently, get along well with! :)You Are a CommaYou are open minded and extremely optimistic. You enjoy almost all facets of life. You can find the good in almost anything.You keep yourself busy with tons of friends, activities,...

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Illuminated Ink Coloring Contest

Illuminated Ink Coloring Contest

Illuminated Ink is hosting another Coloring Contest!The theme this time around is Easter and, as always, the picture is just lovely and filled with symbolism!You don't have to be a child to participate either! There are categories for all ages... So, click here to...

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Parents of St. Therese…

Parents of St. Therese…

... to be beatified in 2008! Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, Prefect of the Vatican's Congregation for the Cause of the Saints, has announced that the beatification of the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, Louis Martin and Azelia Guérin, will take place later this...

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A Poem by my Sis

A Poem by my Sis

One of my little sisters, Mary (age 15), just wrote a very touching poem that I wanted to share with you all:A Mother Mistaken... Another Life Taken.Wonderful job Mary! God has really given you a special gift!

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Ambitious or Insane?

Ambitious or Insane?

Since we were in town this morning, I decided to have my dear hairdresser check Chiquita's hair. She actually said that I did a "pretty good" job, and that I am my mother's daughter... That was a complement right? ;)Anyhow, as we were leaving, there was a little...

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Prayer of Mothers

Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.


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Hi! I'm Jessica, a Roman Catholic wife and home educating mother to our nine children. I was home educated myself, along with my eleven younger siblings. I have a special devotion to St. Therese, through whom I have been given much help and many blessings--the beautiful "Shower of Roses" that she has sent my way! Here I will record a few of the blessings I treasure. Please remember that what you see here is just a little glimpse at our lives, so please say a prayer for us, as we continue to strive for holiness.

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