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Plan B*

As my readers know, I was really looking forward to making it to confession today. I arrived early, so I’d be one of the first folks in line. Then I waited. And waited. Just a few months earlier I’d driven one hour to my parents’ house, so they could watch my girls while I wentRead the whole post >>

Noise

“Oh, the noise! Oh, the noise! Noise! Noise! Noise! That’s one thing he hated! The NOISE! NOISE! NOISE! NOISE!” From Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Mr. Grinch, you and me both. This may very well be the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also the nosiest. All is not calm, asRead the whole post >>

The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Blog

A friend of mine once confessed that she felt guilty when she read some of my blog posts. “Guilty about what?” I asked, shocked that this mom whom I admire so much would feel guilty about anything. “Guilty that I’m not doing enough. All I do is be a mom and you homeschool and blogRead the whole post >>

Keeping Faith (in my Children)

Preschooler: Church is so quiet and peaceful. There are no worries.A brief pause… Preschooler: But sometimes it’s a little boring. Honesty is a virtue, right? In all seriousness, how should I respond to my little one’s honesty? (Advice is welcome!) I don’t want to force feed her faith to the point that it becomes aRead the whole post >>

Your Baby is Just Fine and So Are You

Recently, I had the rare opportunity to go to the grocery store toting only the baby. She was a happy, wiggly little thing, and I quite enjoyed our visit as well as her many admirers. Typically, I’m in such a rush that I avoid onlookers. I’m not overtly rude, but I don’t stop to makeRead the whole post >>