Outside my window... we have leaves everywhere. Or as Twinkle Toes has been quoting:"Dull November brings the blast, Then the leaves are whirling fast." I am thinking... about Christmas gifts. I would really love to have all of my...
{this moment} - A single photo, capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. To see more visit Soule Mama.
. . . or is it really 33 Weeks and 4 days?!?! I was blessed with another peek at our little guy this morning, when I went back in for an echocardiogram, as well as to check his weight and positioning. Before I left for the appointment I told my husband that I was...
I've been having to "take it easy" lately, due to lots of contractions and a positive fetal fibronectin test (which isn't really very accurate when it is positive, and doesn't mean I will go into labor in the next couple weeks, I just don't have the reassurance that I...
I mentioned yesterday that I spent some time this past weekend searching for Advent Candles. I had called the Monastery/Abbey Bookstore where we usually purchase our favorite Advent Candles to place an order, only to find out that the monk that usually...
Can you believe that Advent begins in just 20 days?!? This weekend I spent some time trying to check the first couple things off of my list, including finding a set of Advent Pillar candles (the ones I have purchased these past few years aren't available this year)...
Some of the prayers I ought to knowHave words that are so longI can't remember what they are,Or where they all belong.And then I feel like crying, God,For I suppose I shouldKnow all those prayers by heart--and O!I do want to be good!But mother says You understandThat...
... on the feast of All Souls!
This year, instead of organizing and/or attending a local homeschool All Hallows' Eve/All Saints' Party, as we have done in the past, we decided to host a party at our home with just family and close friends. It ended up being quite the party and my kids have...
Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. {pretty}Three pretty sisters and one little brother, watching their older brothers' first Hockey game of the year! {happy}Captain scored three goals and Rascal scored one, resulting in 4 of...
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.
