John is your typical toddler in most regards. He throws the occasional tantrum when he doesn’t get his way; he will eat an entire mini-pizza one day, and then claim to hate the mere sight of such a thing twenty-four … Continue reading
Since first announcing that I was expecting again, I have had many people ask me, “How did you know you were ready to try again?” My answers vary, and cover the whole spectrum from, “I didn’t,” to “I just knew,” … Continue reading
Sibling! Gotcha- you’re just going to have to keep reading to find out the answer to that little surprise! Well before Andrew and I learned that we were pregnant, we were talking about names. Some of those names had been … 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
My baby boy will be two this February. He’s already not so much a baby anymore. He can walk, jump, climb steps, and though he’s not really talking yet, we know that’s just around the corner. It’s incredible how much … 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
John and I have a very predictable schedule on the days that I stay home with him, and in the afternoon, you can find us either at the park or at the mall, depending on the weather. Either way, our … Continue reading
I’ve never been overly enthusiastic about the color of my eyes and hair, a fact with which many women can probably sympathize. Doesn’t it always seem that we want what we don’t have, envy what does not come to us … Continue reading
In the nearly three years that I have been employed at my parish, my job description has undergone some major changes. When I was originally hired, it was as the part-time DRE. My roles included coordinating the children’s faith formation … Continue reading
Love in the Little Things 