**I wrote this yesterday, but couldn’t post it because the power went out. The power’s back on, so Happy Veteran’s Day a day later.** There has become a tendency in American culture to assign the label “hero” to anyone who does the difficult, the frightening, or the unpleasant. Our society has become so hungry for heroes that we give the label to anyone and render it almost a useless word. Lest we forget what a true hero looks like: He... Read more

My eldest son served his first Mass today. Dressed in the traditional black and white, with his hands perfectly folded, he took slow, measured steps up the aisle as my heart swelled within me and my eyes brimmed with tears. Here was my tiny baby, the one who should have died, the one who shouldn’t be able to hear, the one who shouldn’t be able to do so many things. Here was the boy who brought me faith walking solemnly... Read more

Yesterday was my birthday. It came and went without a lot of fanfare. We had big plans for dinner out with friends, but it didn’t happen. We all got sick instead. It started with the baby running a fever in Mass on Sunday morning, then one by one we all succumbed to it. Fevers, runny noses, sore throats, and crankiness. Norman Rockwell didn’t paint this type of family scene for a reason. It’s hard not to be melancholy when the... Read more

#4 is a Daisy Girl Scout this year. We were looking for an activity she could do and my artistic child asked, “Isn’t there one where I can just do arts and craft?” There is. It’s Daisies. I called the council and they matched us with a troop meeting just down the street from our house on the one night when nothing else happens. A perfect fit. What I didn’t know was that it was an all African-American troop. I... Read more

Heart-wrenching video about “Choice”. No blood and gore. Make video montages at www.OneTrueMedia.com Read more

This week, my two eldest boys have been studying the Aborigines of Australia with #4 listening quietly in the corner. They are fascinated by people who live a more…..simple?…..life than we do. Being boys, the grosser the information is the better it’s remembered. They especially like stories of survival. Bring on the Australian water frog. This big guy absorbs water during the rainy periods and stores it for the dry season. Think sopping wet sponge on four legs. It seems... Read more

This video is for my Mother-in-Law who hasn’t seen #6 in person yet. I tried to email it, but it was too big of a file. I hope you enjoy this unprecedented view of #6 since I don’t usually post images of my children. It’s only because I love her that I’m willing to let you share this moment in our lives. We love you, Mom! from,the Mom //www.youtube.com/get_player Read more

Christmas is approaching at the speed of a freight train barreling toward us. We’re all beginning to think about what perfect gift to give to each of our loved ones. On my own list are several wonderful Catholic homeschooling moms. Great ladies. Nightmares to shop for. I know you were all thinking that the Uro-Club would be the perfect gift, but most of these women don’t have the chance to golf. Sad, isn’t it? Instead, why not give them an... Read more

Just when you start to feel uncool and pretty down, along comes a pick me up that has you snorting with laughter and wiping your eyes. I thought I should share with the class, so I now present the People of Wal-Mart blog. Be warned that not all pics are child friendly. Heck they aren’t all me-friendly. If you don’t want to chance it, at least enjoy the cow limo. I especially like the poo on the trunk. C’mon. Admit... Read more

#2 was born 10 weeks too soon. My sweet son who was due at the end of February actually arrived in the middle of December. Barely over 3 pounds and struggling for every breath, he was delivered by c-section 6 days after my water broke. Six days in a hospital bed with my feet higher than my head to keep the fluid from running out of me. Then the fluid was gone and he had to be delivered within the... Read more