The next time you go on a field trip to an Artisan Chocolate Factory, it might be a good idea to turn any backwards signs around BEFORE giving all of your children a sample. . . Oops!
Note to Self:
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{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, visit Soulemama to leave a link to your...
Small Successes :: January 27, 2010
"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."I haven't posted Small Successes since last November, but since I didn't have time for a Daybook...
Wordless Wednesday
On the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul
If St. Paul's day be fair and clear,It does betide a happy year;But if by chance it snow or rain,Then will be dear [expensive] all kinds of grain;If clouds or mist do dark the skie,Great store of birds and beasts shall die;And if the winds do fly aloft,Then war shall...
Once Upon a Time…
I have a few extra minutes this afternoon and thought it would be fun to share a picture of what our home looked like when we first moved in nearly 11 years ago! I remember the day my Dad called asking if we wanted to come and look at a "little house with so...
Little Flowers Girls’ Club ~ Initiative
Yesterday afternoon we had our 3rd Little Flowers Girls' Club meeting for Wreath III, on the virtue of Initiative. A few of the girls weren't able to make it this month, so we only had 5 girls attend. (Actually we had 7 if you count Rose and Sweet Pea, who...
A Special Treat for the Feasts of St. Agnes and Our Lady of Altagracia
After having a fun afternoon of crafts and snacks yesterday, in honor of today's feast of Our Lady of Altagracia, I didn't have plans for any "extra" activities today. However, since I ended up having leftover Orange Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting (from my...
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{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, visit Soulemama to leave a link to your...
A Tea in Honor of Our Lady of Altagracia
As I mentioned earlier, this afternoon we made a couple crafts and had a (tea-less) Tea in Honor of Our Lady of Altagracia, inspired by yet another one of Alice's amazing Liturgical Teas. This one is is based on the Novena prayer to Our Lady of Altagracia, which...
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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