40 Reasons to Have Kids

Check out this GREAT post by Karen Edmisten called: 40 Reasons to Have KidsIt is quite inspiring! Karen wrote the post to combat a horrible article by a woman titled "40 Reasons Not to Have Kids." How sad that anyone could possibly regret having children. Thank you...

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**Note to self**

NEVER make brownies thinking "Oh... It won't affect my diet I will just have 1 or 2!" Yeah right! I might have been able to control myself had I not had ANY, but after that first taste... YUM! But with 100 calories each... YIKES! Well, I am off to make myself a mocha...

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Super Woman… or just Super Tired?

My sister stopped by earlier this evening... While she was here she referred to me as "Super Woman!" Now this is definitely a step up from her last visit when we were talking about gas prices and she said "back in your generation..." Sheesh! OK, I am 10 years older...

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The Chapel Veil

The Chapel Veil

Reading Amy's post, as well as the post she linked to, were so very timely for me today.It has become increasingly difficult the last few months to wear my mantilla to Mass and take care of my dear little nursing baby at the same time. Yet, I have really grown to love...

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Don’t you just love the fall?!?

Don’t you just love the fall?!?

There is just something so comforting about a fire in the fireplace... It makes you just want to cuddle up on the couch with a good book and a cup of tea, or around the coffee table with a board game and a bowl of popcorn. I must admit, it is one of my most favorite...

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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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