Skiing the Slopes of Motherhood Together

“Ski with people better than you!” my mom yelled at me from the top of the slopes in Angel Fire, N.M. Of course, I was terrified to find myself staring down a double black diamond with a bunch of teenage boys filled with zero fear. It was then I wondered if I should throw her…

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Mother’s Day 2012

Last Sunday was beautiful!  We had a kah-razy Saturday, so we ended up going to Mass on Sunday morning.  Not our usual gig (we’re typically Saturday night attendees) but I really enjoyed starting our Sunday morning at Mass.  The kids actually wore what I asked them; only one child lodged a complaint.  Not bad odds.  We…

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Motherhood

Really, where does one begin?  I was so selfish and righteous and lazy (!) before I became a mom.  My children bring out the best in me.  If they get my worst, it’s all on me. They have been my lessons in: patience.humility.laughter.finding joy in the little stuff.heartache.pain.trust.faith.hope.having wipes in the van at all times.flexibility.manners.and most…

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