November 30th, 2005

Eft Sitting

I can’t decide which is weirder:

The fact that one of Dan’s co-workers asked us to watch his pet eft while he is away for a few days?

Or the fact that I don’t even think twice about keeping an amphibian on my kitchen counter?

November 30th, 2005

About the Sponge

Earlier today Ambrose pulled me aside and made a startling confession: “While I was at the hospital, you left the room for a minute, and I was flipping through the TV channels and I… I… saw some Sponge Bob Square Pants.”

I tried not to laugh.

You see, I don’t let my kids watch Sponge Bob Square Pants. For some of you this probably makes me a bad mom–I

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November 30th, 2005

Faithful Teens

A recent article I wrote about rebellious Catholic teenagers for the National Catholic Register has gotten at least one Catholic teenager up in arms. Here is some of what she writes:

The reason why this article aggravated me is because it is another one of those “I led a bad life, but I have learned my lesson, and look! I didn’t turn out so bad!” Frankly, I am sick of

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November 29th, 2005

Notes to Self

1. They call that other piece of furniture in the hospital room a “chair” and not a “bed” because it’s not meant to be slept in.

2. Buy Advil.

3. And call a chiropractor.

4. The parent who spends a sleepless night in above-mentioned chair and the parent who picks up son at the hospital and handles his discharge and the parent who has a crabby 20 pound baby strapped

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November 28th, 2005

Update

Ambrose is out of surgery and doing well. Thanks very much to all who offered prayers and sent notes of encouragement–it means a great deal to me! I am headed to the hospital and will be away for the next day or so. In the meantime, here are a few things to keep you busy:

♥ For Seasonal Activities: Check out the St. Nicholas Center for some wonderful stories, crafts,

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November 28th, 2005

Power of Prayer

What a gift our faith is! What amazing power we believers possess in prayer!

I was a little hesitant to share this here as I aim to protect my son’s privacy. But since I also aim to gather up as many prayers on his behalf as I possibly can, here goes: Ambrose, my 7 year old, is having sinus surgery this morning and I hope that you–my generous readers–will join

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November 27th, 2005

Overheard in the Backyard

(as she handed me her mittens)

Gabrielle: Help, Mama. My puppets fell off.

November 27th, 2005

First Sunday of Advent

Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or in the morning, lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. And what I say to you I say to all: Watch. Matthew 13:35-37

Stir up thy power, O Lord, and come, that by thy protection we may be rescued from the dangers that

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