I’m a mom and have been for about 3 years. Among the countless effects junior parenthood has on me is keen sensitivity to just about everything – sounds, danger, refusal to go to bed. If one of our boys is … Continue reading
I love our master bedroom. I love retreating here, resting here, and reading here with Andrew or even alone. It’s a lovely place where I feel comfortable and peaceful, which is a slight contrast to the daily grind and tugging … Continue reading
I think it’s important to protect your own soul from impurity – crude or mean lyrics in music, excessive violence, and the ever over-sexualized media in TV, ads, and movies. It’s not easy to do since it calls for withdrawing … Continue reading
“Lord, open my lips and my mouth shall declare your praise.” (Psalm 51:15) __________________________________ I can’t tell you how long I’ve wanted to discuss profanity. There are a multitude of topics that I want to cover but haven’t, either because … Continue reading
Our 11 month old has developed a pretty strong will – made of iron really; and in the past week he’s chosen to vocalize his passionate opposition to Bed Time. The Baby Bed Time To Dos will be totally checked … Continue reading
My toddler is at the height of imitation in his little life right now. Whatever we say, he says. Whatever we do, he does. Our gestures, our inflection, our every move are all under the vigilant speculation of two absorbing, … Continue reading
I wasn’t planning on writing this post for a while, but after receiving an on-air challenge from John Paul Summers at The Missionary Family (TMF), I felt pretty compelled to dive in. Considering the podcast’s audience of who-knows-how-many Catholics and the … Continue reading
We’re on the brink of June and summertime is already in full swing here in Louisiana! Cicadas are buzzing, fireflies glowing, and to hail the bloom of the season, we’ve been spending more time in the yard, sprucing it up … Continue reading
Despite growing up an Air Force brat with instilled, unfailing pride in America and the flag, I confess I giddily readied myself for the long Memorial Day weekend with ads. Lowe’s ads, Kohl’s ads, Pottery Barn, Bass Pro, etc. – … Continue reading
