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Oh, Boys
We had a lovely Christmas, we really did. Our prep, while time-consuming, came off without a hitch. The boys were thrilled with their gifts in the most simple, refreshingly non-greedy way. They had a...
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Reminding Myself Of The Joy That Is Him: {pretty, happy, funny, real} Vol. 7
Yesterday was rough. It wasn’t exceptionally crazy; it didn’t contain a series of awful events. All the same, it was the kind of day that left me questioning, seriously, what I think I’m doing having...
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Unreliable Equation: {pretty, happy, funny, real} (Vol. 13)
It’s funny, isn’t it, how you can feed the same variables into the homemaking/mothering equation day in and day out, and yet get completely different outcomes? All. the. time. Same mother, same...
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What To Do With An Annoying Husband
I went to my cousin’s bridal shower on Saturday. (Congratulations, Jaime!) In my typical fashion, I did that thing where I get all excited about making something fancy for a special party, so I...
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Just A Little Slump
Yesterday afternoon I sat in my kitchen, brooding in a comfortable sort of way. The window was open and the day was cool and drowsy. If I’d spent it cuddled by a fire with a good book and no cares, it...
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When Things Fall Apart
(Sometimes it pays to just give up.) Today was the only day this week when we didn’t have to be up and at ‘em, out and about, busy. And it was a lovely day to be inside: dark, cool, and drizzly. So I...
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Disappointment, Truth, And Chocolate Cake
Is it Monday yet? Because I’m really, really done with last week. With the last fortnight, actually. (“Fortnight” – let’s bring back that word. Isn’t it delightful?) In the last fortnight the members...
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Honesty From A Fed-Up Mommy {pretty, happy, funny, real} (Vol. 15)
Welcome to another installment of “My kids are driving me crazy, so let’s focus on the {pretty, happy, funny} and – okay fine – {real} of my little ol’ life this week.” {pretty} Baby pictures, but of...
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Catching Up (7 Quick Takes Friday, Vol. 41)
—1— Tap, tap, tap. Is anyone there? I’ve enjoyed writing at the Catholic Review for the past almost-two-months, but I’m afraid I’ve killed my (this) blog! The thought makes me so sad. How can I find...
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The Kids Are Alright (And the Parents Are Too)
(Everyday Bravery, Day 3) In the years since I became a parent, there have been a series of signs I’ve wanted to hang on my person/child/stroller/grocery cart while my children and I roam in public....
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