For My Honeybees Five

Ever since Twinkle Toes pulled out Over in the Meadow, to point out the Honeybees during "H" Week, my children have been singing this song. They were so excited when I ran across this music video with the same illustrations as their book.... Over in the meadow,In a...

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My Daybook ~ October 19th

My Daybook ~ October 19th

FOR TODAY: October 19, 2009 Outside my Window... I can no longer see the chains holding our porch swing... We've had a ton of rain lately, with lots more in the forecast, so Hubby took it down to store for the winter. sniffle...I am thinking... or rather, trying not...

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Blue Knights Catholic Club for Boys

Blue Knights Catholic Club for Boys

When my boys were younger (ages 6 and 4 1/2) they joined a Blue Knights Club for a couple years which they LOVED and looked forward to each month. However, last year, there wasn't anyone to organize and keep it going. I had my own hands full with my new Little Flowers...

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Small Successes :: October 15, 2009

Small Successes :: October 15, 2009

"It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that."This week has been an especially difficult one, so here is my little attempt to recognize a few of the little...

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Thank you…

... to the not so nice man, in the checkout line at the grocery store last night, who asked (loud enough for everyone around to hear), "What are you, like TEN or ELEVEN months?" You were able to finally motivate me to exercise again, especially since I still have ten...

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Prayer of a Mother with Child

Prayer of a Mother with Child

Lord God, Creator of all things, I give this baby to Thee, O Jesus, that she may be more Thine than mine. Look upon her, even now, as Thy beloved child. Prepare this little soul and enrich her, that she may be a worthy tabernacle for the Holy Ghost. Sanctify me that I...

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Feast Day Plans and Celebrations

Feast Day Plans and Celebrations

*Or should I say, "Organizing my Archives, so that I can find certain posts a little bit easier for planning purposes!" (After 2+ years of blogging, and over 1000 posts, there is just too much to sift through!) I'll be linking this post in the top navigation bar,...

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Garden Lap Book ~ Flowers & Plants

Garden Lap Book ~ Flowers & Plants

One of the projects the girls created during "F" and "G" Weeks was a Garden Lap Book. I printed a number of mini-books and coloring pages, from Homeschool Share and other online resources, for them to include and we read many books about Flowers and Gardens.Here are...

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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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