The End?
Today is filled with firsts. My first day back at school. Aiden’s first day of preschool. Sean buying his first ‘real’ set of tools he will need as an electrician. So why do I feel like these...
View ArticleWe live in my parents’ basement
We live in my parents’ basement, and it’s awesome. Also, it saves us mad amounts of cash. Also, we technically don’t live in the basement. More like a normal-sized bedroom on the same floor as everyone...
View ArticleA Little Update
Things have been moving quickly around here. Today was a lovely day of rest, but I don’t see too many others in the near future. The days are shorter. Aiden is quite certain 5:00 pm is now his bedtime,...
View ArticleCelebrating Martinmas
This Sunday we celebrated the feast of St. Martin of Tours, or Martinmas. Making lanterns, and then going on a lantern walk, is one of the usual Martinmas traditions. Unfortunately, it was pouring...
View ArticleLearning How to Celebrate Advent
For as long as I can remember, my family has been Catholic. My dad was raised Catholic, and my mom converted with her parents when she was in high school. However, it wasn’t until I started 1st grade...
View ArticleThe Gift Grab Dice Game
On Christmas Eve, Sean, Aiden, and I went over to Sean’s Aunt’s house. Besides the usual gift giving, all the cousins participate in the “gift grab dice game.” This is always everyone’s favorite part...
View ArticleLenten Pilgrimage to the Mountaintop
I never lack great thoughts or ideas…just time to get them on paper (or the blog). With that being said, I am only four days behind on getting this post up. Two weeks into the Lenten season and my...
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