I shouldn't drink coffee in the evening. I don't usually. Yesterday, though, I felt so tired I thought it wouldn't even make a difference. Half past midnight and I was still awake when baby boy woke for his first night feeding. I was still awake when John got home around one. At some point I … Continue reading The least of these
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Breaking Even
This morning was fantastic. John got up with the kids, made pancakes and coffee (a treat for a Monday), stayed with us all morning until we could take him to work on our way to a playdate. The playdate was fantastic. A great time catching up with a friend I haven't seen in a while … Continue reading Breaking Even
Every Sacrifice
So I had "Heavenwards, Always", by Kathy Kanewske, playing in the background today as we were getting ready for nap time. My daughter and I were reading one of her stories, when she suddenly started whispering something rhythmically under her breath. I paused to listen."Every sacrifice and trial we face fills our treasury with your … Continue reading Every Sacrifice
Spring has sprung!
A blessed St. Patrick's day to you all! We're celebrating in true form here with bacon and cabbage, soda bread and champ. I'll post pictures of our celebration tomorrow.It is a gorgeous day here in New England. It's the first day the temperatures and barely kissed the 60's, the sun is out and there is … Continue reading Spring has sprung!
"Animated with love"
Last night at night prayer we introduced our two-year-old to the crown of thorns. Two-year-olds amaze me. Two years ago our daughter was only six days old, and now, now she's worried about Jesus. John showed our daughter the paper crown of thorns and explained to her about the "owie crown" and told her that … Continue reading "Animated with love"
Owie Crown
View of our Lenten homeshrine in progress."Then they put an owie crown on his head and it scratched his head..."So the other day at breakfast John and I were discussing what we should "do" for Lent as a family. During Advent we decided to do a treasury of grace exercise. For those of you out … Continue reading Owie Crown
visitation home: life, love, joy 