Last Wednesday evening, I boarded a train to New Jersey, looking forward to a long weekend of relaxation and birthday festivities. My mother had arranged the trip a month earlier, just like she did every year. Since moving to DC, … Continue reading
No one would be surprised to learn that there are certain divisions within the pro-life movement. You just need to attend a single March for Life to realize that many types of groups will be represented: Catholics, Protestants, Muslims, Jews, … Continue reading
When I first announced that Andrew and I were expecting our first child, I was bombarded with horror stories about pregnancy and childbirth. All of a sudden, everyone seemed to know someone who’d had an awful experience carrying and/or giving birth … Continue reading
My husband and I recently attended a wedding, our first since getting married ourselves back in May. We were invited to celebrate the nuptials of a very devout Catholic couple, and as I sat in our pew, I was struck … Continue reading
Boy! That’s right- Andrew and I are expecting a little boy this February! As I mentioned several weeks ago, we found out our baby’s sex at our last ultrasound, but it’s taken this long to tell our closest friends and … Continue reading
Halloween- it’s one of my favorite times of the year. I absolutely love that we have a day dedicated to pretending to be someone we’re not and eating copious amounts of candy. I love the crisp feel of the air, … Continue reading
While Pope Francis was here for his whirlwind visit to the United States, my Facebook newsfeed was bombarded by positive responses to his words and actions. People applauded his time with Catholic Charities. They approved of his words on human … Continue reading
Week twenty. The halfway point. Half of my pregnancy is already behind me; half still awaits. In the past four and a half months, I’ve learned a lot about being pregnant. It has also given me a whole new way … Continue reading
By the time you read this on Monday, Andrew and I will either be anxiously waiting for our prenatal appointment, sitting in the doctor’s office, or celebrating our much-anticipated news. Because we’re finally finding out if we’re having a girl … Continue reading
To all parents of children in catechism classes: First of all, thank you for bringing your children to catechism classes every Sunday. There are plenty of parents out there who would prefer that their children “choose for themselves” once they’re … Continue reading
Love in the Little Things 