We did a lot of prep work before leaving on our Make-A-Wish trip to Yellowstone. I already was dealing with a lot of feelings about the whole thing, but our first family vacation did not disappoint! Here are the seven key components of our Make-A-Wish trip this summer. (We debated about wearing our Make-A-Wish […]
I sifted through my old posts to find the highlights from 2016 to link up with Revolution of Love. Here are best posts, in no particular order, from Sweeping. -10- The Theology of Cheese -9- Momming in Solidarity -8- (Alternate title: Things I want to punch now that I’m a parent) -7- Make-A-Wish […]
Revolution in Love is hosting a “2016 in 12 Pictures” linkup. What a perfect way to get back into blogging after my thinking break. We had a lovely spring and summer of 2016, but the fall and winter have been challenging. It’s hard to look back at pictures of Cee walking, running, and playing […]
I feel like I’ve been through it all in my relationship with Dia & Co. My first box was like a great first date. Then with Box #2 we had our first fight. It’s like Dia & Co. wasn’t even listening to me. I decided to talk about my needs, and we worked out […]
A handful of people have asked if there’s been a resolution or conclusion to my crisis of vocation, time, and blogging. I left off with big questions: What is worthy of my time? Is a hobby selfish? Is self-care crucial or selfish? Does blogging have a place in the New Evangelization, or am I […]
As I’ve been reviewing my life choices and discerning the future, I’ve slowed down my blogging. You can read more about that here if you missed it. But I didn’t want to miss My Sunday Best, because I actually managed to get a picture! Just now I’ve told the kids to “go downstairs and don’t come […]
I’ve taken a step back from blogging. Two steps. Three steps. When Cee’s flare started to ramp up in October and then through the beginning of November, it didn’t get as depths-of-despair as it has in the past in our house. Maybe it’s because we’ve gotten used to how life looks in a flare. […]
My Sunday Best: New Shoes! Welcome to My Sunday Best, hosted by Rosie at a blog for my mom. To Mass this week I wore the dress of always with a grey older-than-dirt sweater and black leggings. The stars of the show are my new not-Croc shoes! Lands’ End ran a super great Black Friday […]
This week the Seven Quick Takes over at This Ain’t the Lyceum are paused for a reflection on how quickly things can change. If there’s one thing that a serious illness has taught us, it’s that we can’t take life for granted. The last couple months have been a challenge, but November was […]
Welcome to the weekly link up, Just Enough Info (JEI). The internets can be a great source of community, and I’d love to get to know you better! Feel free to share your answers in the comments or link up if you have a blog. Faith Formation 1. Do your children attend your parish’s religious education program? […]