I don’t think I realized how much a gift it is to stay at home and raise your children until I had the chance to do it myself. My mother stayed at home with my siblings and me while my … Continue reading
I recently went through a bit of a quarter-life crisis, presumably a few years late. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for about eight months now, and in that time, I took a job tutoring middle-school students for about two months, … Continue reading
About a year and a half ago, I wrote a blog post where I suggested that it was necessary that we have an honest conversation about NFP, debunking some of the myths that are often purported about the use of … Continue reading
A few weeks back, a petition was circulating social media sites regarding the firing of a theology teacher who had become engaged to her same-sex partner. Naturally, countless people, both Catholics and non-Catholics, gladly signed the petition by which the … Continue reading
I was a member of a True Love Waits Club when I was in high school, as were many of my friends. Personally, its impact on my life was long-lasting. I honored my vow, wore my True Love Waits ring … Continue reading
This past week, I had the opportunity to spend a day at a retreat center in northern Maryland, where I was able to do a little resting and recharging, as well as a lot of reflecting (and about an hour … Continue reading
I have a confession to make: sometimes I get frustrated with my husband when he cares for our son. Sometimes I get frustrated because he doesn’t do what I want him to do- bottles might go unfilled, laundry might sit … Continue reading
May and June are busy months in my family, and it has always begun with a special tradition: buying a ridiculous amount of cards. During the first week of May, for as long as I’ve had my own bank account … Continue reading
Andrew and I will celebrate our two-year wedding anniversary in May. In that time, we have moved twice and welcomed one baby. I have taken on a full-time position at my parish, and Andrew has taught a total of three … Continue reading
Dear faithful readers, As you might imagine, the life of a full-time wife, full-time mother, full-time DRE/youth minister, and part-time writer can be extremely hectic at times. In order to increase the amount of time dedicated to my full-time “professions,” … Continue reading
