Day One of Lent… FAIL.
A haiku about my first day of Lent: Geri brought trail mix Bible Study, Ash Wednesday. YUM! Forgot to fast. I recognize that many people blow their Lenten promises at … Continue reading
Five Great Books for Toddlers and Tired Parents
So today, the first day of Lent, I asked my two older kids if they understood the significance of the 40 days leading up to Easter. My oldest said: “Yeah … Continue reading
Are you a Mary or a Martha?
When I was pregnant for the first time, somebody gave me a beautifully hand printed copy of the following poem: The Value of Values Oh Mother! Oh Mother! Come shake … Continue reading
Justified Recalcitrance
Dear God, I know I promised you that I would stop with the Lego sorting if you would just give me another chance to appreciate my daughter more while she … Continue reading
Jesus Loves Me
gool bus tute titty I regot no-ball nack woperate yater nuggle wack If you understand any of those words, congratulations… you speak Spider-Man (formerly known as Bucket Head). If not, … Continue reading
This Is Not a Photography Blog
My friend Laura calls me a “Jill of all Trades.” I think she means it as a compliment, but I’m not totally sure. I do indeed have a menagerie of … Continue reading
The Sins of the Mother
Oh Lordy. The results are in for the first Principal Pal awards of the school year. And I just have one question: who do I have to sleep with to … Continue reading
Urine Angel
Desperately seeking a way to make Christmas more meaningful to my kids this year, and flat out refusing to buy one of those trendy “The Elf on the Shelf” thingies, … Continue reading
Sir Plucksalot
I go to church on Sundays. Well, most Sundays. OK… many Sundays. I’m a nice Catholic girl these days… have been for about 10 years, ever since I married into … Continue reading
The Bearded Iris 