Posts Tagged ‘parenthood’
The One Question Every Parent Should Ask
I ask myself this question every day. Every. Day. There was a time when I didn’t think it was important, or I quickly answered ‘yes’ and moved on about my day. But, when I found myself sitting on the couch 15 months ago, crying my eyes out, that’s when I realized I had forgotten to ask myself…
Read MorePainting, Planning and Parenting
Blogging may be a bit light until Sunday. But never fear, this means there are some super fun things coming on the blog! Reason #1: 50 2nd grade boxes need to be painted, touched up and finished for the big school gala (shout out to the army that helped!) Reason #2: Aww yeah. There’s a…
Read MoreDoes Parenthood Get Easier?
The answer is probably something like “yes” and “no.” Certainly, when Luke and prematurity entered into the parenthood scenario that shook things up a bit. You know, because as a dear priest friend reminded us, “God came to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comfortable…and you people are too comfortable!” Love me some Fr.…
Read MoreSo, I did this thing…
I may be opinionated, but I don’t usually call the radio and let ‘er loose. On Friday afternoon, I did just that. You see, a sweet friend called and told me there was quite an animated discussion about Harry Potter on our local Catholic radio here in town. It was a national show, but broadcast…
Read MoreQOTW: July 8, 2011
This Friday, you actually get the story of the week, peppered with quotes (as noted by the fancy-shmancy italics). This is a doozie and totally sums up life with five kids. Enjoy. Last Friday afternoon, just before naptime, the kids were playing hide-n-go seek. All fine and dandy until someone gets hurt, right? I call them out…
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