March 22nd, 2009

Don’t be ridiculous

Mother: Time to go to sleep, Sweetheart. It’s a school night.

Daughter: Don’t be silly, Mama! We never have school at night!

March 21st, 2009

What I Mopped Around

March 20th, 2009

My Oasis

You can read my latest column at Inside Catholic today:

My Oasis

March 20th, 2009

Did You Watch Leno?

Come tell me what you think at Faith & Family Live today.

March 19th, 2009

Let’s Get This Party Started

March 19th, 2009

Happy News

Elizabeth Foss and I just signed a new contract with Pauline Books.

The book we’re writing together offers daily support and inspiration for Catholic moms — to help them balance their spiritual lives and “real world” duties. We’re very excited about it and can’t wait to share it with you all!

March 17th, 2009

Second Thoughts

Raphael holds up a stuffed sting ray and waves it excitedly in my face.

Raphael: Look at my pet sting ray, Mama!

Me: Wow, he’s pretty cool. What is his name?

Raphael: Sting Ray Bummy Head.

Me: What?

Raphael: Uhh, Sting Ray. Just Sting Ray.

March 13th, 2009

Birthday Girl Blessings

Happy 14th Kateri!

Hard to believe I have been at this motherhood thing that long.

Hard to believe how grown up you are.

Hard to believe we didn’t know what we were missing before God gave us you.

Hard to believe we ever got by without the love, laughter, and blessings you bring every day.

We love you more than you can know.

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