August 28th, 2009

I Sob Because I Care

You can read my latest column at Inside Catholic today:

I Sob Because I Care

August 26th, 2009

Catch That Bird

August 25th, 2009

He has his limits

When we parked at the ocean today, I stuffed a nearby backpack with some snacks, drinks, sunscreen, and changes of clothing for the smallest kids.

I was already going to be lugging my own bag plus doing some hand-holding on our short walk to the beach, so I thrust the backpack toward Ambrose.

“Here,” I told him, “You carry this please.”

“Uhhh … are you kidding me?”

Startled by his

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August 24th, 2009

Baby Boy

I call him that here because he would never let me get away with it in real life. See? Blogs are good for something, aren’t they?

My dirty sweaty baby boy Rafe:

August 22nd, 2009

Another helpful hint from Danielle

When looking for your rolling pin, check the deck. Yeah, right there, next to the soccer ball.

August 22nd, 2009

How I Know I am Raising Him Right

Imagine the swooning when a gaggle of little old French Canadian ladies at our parish asked Stephen what he would be requesting for his birthday dinner …

“Pâté chinois,” came the answer.

August 21st, 2009

Eight is Great

Eight years of clever, funny, sweet, kind, generous, strong, goofy, tough, friendly, passionate, hard-working, fun-loving, smart, helpful, charming YOU.

Happy birthday to my big boy who is growing up way too fast but no one ever seems to ask my permission for these things anyway.

Thank God for you, Stephen. We are so blessed by you.

August 19th, 2009

One More Bit of Summer Fun

Mmmmm, pie.

Faith & Family is hosting a fruit pie contest this week. Bake up a pretty pie, take a picture, and enter to win a King Arthur gift certificate.

What could be easier? What could be more fun?

Come on over and participate!