~ Gifts from St. Nicholas ~Gold Coins, Holy Cards, and our yearly "note from St. Nicholas" telling the children what they need to work on between now and Christmas.New Picture Books and Slippers for all of the children. Even a pair of new slippers for the baby!!...
I have been meaning to post a picture of our finished O Antiphon House all week, but haven't had a chance until this morning. (I contracted for about 12 hours most of Thursday, from about 3 am until just before dinner, and then fell asleep right after dinner,...
There is an old monastic custom of providing special treats, representing each of the "O Antiphons," leading up to Christmas. This has been a tradition in our home for a number of years now. It is such a fun way to teach the children about them and increase their...
Ever since our last Tea for Easter, my children have been asking when we could have another Liturgical Tea. The Jesse Tree has been one of our favorite Advent traditions since my children were very small, so when I ran across Alice's Jesse "Tea" I knew it would be...
Outside my window... there are a few strips of purple spray paint on the grass from a little project I "prepared" this weekend. ;)I am hearing... my children talking and laughing as they work on various projects.I am thinking... about December and all of our plans....
This was such an easy craft and I just love how it looks on our mantel! I think, while I still have a bit of purple spray paint leftover, I am going to use Elizabeth's idea and pick up the letters N & T to change "PREPARE" to "REPENT" for Lent!!
... in addition to welcoming our own new little baby at some point!! Hummm... I wonder just how many of these "plans" I'll be able to pull off! I tried to keep them fairly simple, without adding too many new activities, but I guess we will see!! Yesterday we pulled...
... but here is a quick peek at the children's Christmas gifts this year, since some of you have asked me to share. Our tradition is that each child receives 3 gifts from hubby and I (in addition to their stockings from St. Nick and new pajamas on Christmas Eve) since...
... from our family to yours! Thank you, Father, for having created us and given us to each other in the human family. Thank you for being with us in all our joys and sorrows, for your comfort in our sadness, your companionship in our loneliness. Thank you for...
... and very thankful for reassuring ultrasounds!Yesterday afternoon I had a regular scheduled appointment for my weekly OB check-up. At the time the appointment was scheduled, I tried to change the date, knowing all too well just how hard it is for me to go to the...
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.
