B-Mama had a great post regarding one aspect of what I was planning on touching on today. It is all too easy for us Moms to feel serious, burdensome guilt. It is a tremendous tactic of the devil.On the flip side, it is also so easy for us to judge others. The ivy league competitor in us has always had a means by which to compare ourselves with others. Test scores, grades, athletics. We could always see how we measured up with others. I am often uncomfortable without feedback, without knowing … [Read more...]
Mother’s Helper
April 30, 2008 by Leave a Comment
In the comments on Mother's Guilt, we were discussing not having a manual or to-do list for raising our children. One of my highest priorities is to pass on my faith to my children, but I often wonder if I am prepared for this awesome task. PT is a natural skeptic, but I have found that reading this book, Catholic Truths for Our Children has really helped me to answer his questions, as well as to work matters of doctrine into conversation where appropriate. This is also a great supplement to … [Read more...]
Mommy Guilt
April 29, 2008 by Leave a Comment
What is it about mothers and guilt?Why do we so often fall victim to the ease of comparison and competition?I have been pondering these thoughts lately, especially after considering Kat's post yesterday regarding birthday parties. I have HUGE motherly guilt associated with the celebration of my kiddos' big days. But why? They feel loved; they feel appreciated; they feel special on their birthdays. So why the need to own up to some standard, some far-off achievement of the biggest bash on the … [Read more...]
Papal Visit Triggers “Tsunami” of New York Seminary Applications
April 29, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Check it out! Let's hope the excitement over Benedict's visit is a real revival of Catholicism in America. … [Read more...]
Birthday Party Angst :)
April 28, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Today, I'm asking for some advice from all of you experienced parents out there :) Tomorrow, our C turns 4 years old (I can't believe it!), and we're having a birthday party for him in the late morning/early afternoon. My plan is to let the kids play for the first 30-45 minutes, and then to move on to pizza and birthday cake. Any thoughts on activities or games for the children, or just on what has worked for your family in making a birthday party enjoyable and fun (rather than … [Read more...]
Mark your calendars!
April 26, 2008 by Leave a Comment
The ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES prayer event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 3rd, 2008. People in the Eastern Time Zone will pray the Rosary within the 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. hour, Central Time Zone 8 to 9 a.m., etc. The Rosary will be prayed for the following intention: For an end to the surgical and non-surgical killing of unborn babies. A person may register to be a participant by going to the website www.saintmichaelthearchangelorganization.orgSpread the word! … [Read more...]
For all who are gender-challenged when it comes to children
April 25, 2008 by Leave a Comment
As Texas Mommy and I each "cook" our respective third boys, I found this article extremely interesting... TM: Do you like to eat as much as I do? … [Read more...]
Savoring the small moments
April 25, 2008 by Leave a Comment
I'm so pleased to find that two great seasons--a new baby on the horizon and the spring--are coinciding currently in my life as a mother. Both have the effect of making me slow down and savor the moments of the day, with my children and my husband, with our Lord, and with the world around me. Most of the time, my instinct seems to be to rush through the day with an agenda, not always because there is so much to do, but because I'm lonely, or restless, or extroverted, or type-A, or whatever other … [Read more...]
It’s the little things
April 25, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Gianna emerged from our backyard today with this bouquet. "These are for you mama!" she said. … [Read more...]
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