A Child’s Comparison

A Child’s Comparison

The other day we were watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas.Afterwards, Captain turned to hubby and said:"Dad, the Grinch is like Barack Obama, and we are like the Whos'!" *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*The Grinch had been caught by this tiny Who daughterWho'd got out...

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Blue Knights vs. Little Flowers

Last night, as I was preparing the craft for tonights Little Flowers meeting, Rascal walked in and started looking at what I was doing, and asking questions. He then went on to say:Rascal: Mom, I think Blue Knights is SO MUCH more fun than the girl's Little...

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My little Artists

My little Artists

Captain: "Mom, now that we know how to paint frescoes, can we please paint the ceiling in our bedroom?"Rascal: "Yeah, like Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel! We could do it, really!"

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Ouch!

For some reason, I keep hurting myself today!!This morning, as we were headed out the driveway for Mass followed by a picnic lunch with hubby, I realized that I forgot the cookies on the coffee table. I turned the car around and ran back into the house knocking my...

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Music Preferences

Music Preferences

Me: "I think I am going to turn on some music while you boys color."Rascal: "Yay!!"I then pushed the power button on our stereo and immediately the country music station came on... (I had been listening to it yesterday as I was straightening up the school...

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The First Shall be Last . . .

The First Shall be Last . . .

Rascal: "Mom, I don't think that I am going to be able to be the best in the Olympics when I am older..."Mom: "Why do you say that?"Rascal: "Well, because I only won 5th place..."Mom: "5th place is GREAT!!!!"Rascal: "Not when there are only 5 people in the race."Which...

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Pass the Chicken

Last night, as I was cutting up a Baked Chicken for dinner, I was asked: Rascal: "Mom, may I please have a leg?" Captain: "Mom, may I please have a leg and a wing?" Twinkle Toes: "Momma, can I have the head?"**For the record, I have never fed my children Chicken Heads...

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Another Loss…

Another Loss…

Well, today Princess passed away. Twinkle Toes was not near as sad as Captain had been (and still is!). She responded with an "Aaahhh! Poor Princess!" and went back to her coloring.I had noticed that Princess was not doing so well last night... She kept hiding in the...

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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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