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April 15, 2017

Quick & easy DIY gift: Do you want to build a paper towel snowman?

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April 15, 2017

8 ways to teach your child how to pray

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April 15, 2017

7 Quick Takes Friday: Meatless Friday recipe, Lenten fasting, living room redesign, still more Chinese New Year celebrating, snow day excitement (or not), and more

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April 15, 2017

7 Quick Takes Friday: It’s Good Friday and this blog has no pictures in it, a trip to Emmitsburg, pretzel baking, egg boiling, and an Easter joke

I must warn you: This post has no pictures today. I am not doing this because it is Good Friday, a day of fasting and abstinence and the most solemn day of the year.My camera is not broken, and I have not given up taking pictures.No, I’m afraid The Catholic
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April 15, 2017

7 Quick Takes Friday: Learning to count in Spanish, cleaning a stuffed friend, a butterfly error, dumplings for lunch, piano lessons, and how mothers should know everything

“Mama,” Daniel told me the other day, “I know how to count in Spanish!”“You do?” I was impressed. Who knew Pre-K was so advanced! “Can I hear it?”“Well, I only know ‘three,’” he said. “I think it’s ‘tray-del.’”
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April 15, 2017

7 Quick Takes Friday: Becoming a soccer mom requires shin guards, birthday surprises, a great baby shower game, a thrift store find, a glowing unicorn for the teacher, and the wisdom of a child

After avoiding organized sports for years, we’re taking the soccer plunge this fall—with both boys.I have been worried about sacrificing our family time for sports. What I didn’t know is that you don’t just show up and start kicking a soccer ball. You have to wear shin guards and cleats.So
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April 15, 2017

7 Quick Takes Friday: Rain, rain, go to the front yard, measuring dogs, dish washing, surviving birthday parties, and popular quick takes of the past

My brother and I were playing with our children in my parents’ backyard last weekend when a few raindrops started falling.“It’s raining,” I said. “We might have to go inside soon.”“No, it’s not raining here,” said my nephew. “It’s just raining in the front yard.”We looked, and it was true.
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April 15, 2017

7 Quick Takes Friday: Solving mysteries, genius baby clothes, the best place for dinner, a first fishing rod, Pete the Cat’s visit, and a dragon delivery

A few days ago I wrote about my frantic search for our younger son’s baptism photo and I referred to the “anonymous family member or friend” who had taken it. That’s my thumb covering our son’s face, just to add to the general confusion. The actual photo
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April 15, 2017

7 Quick Takes Friday: My kitchen is yours, discovering a family heirloom, what to give a 13-year-old, a sweet smile, and more

For years my parents have talked about redoing their kitchen. After a while, I stopped listening—well, until my father said, “We’re thinking we will just move in with you while the construction is happening.”That got my attention.The construction started last week, but my parents have not moved in with us—much
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April 15, 2017

7 Quick Takes Friday: The Olympics, the case of the vanishing cheese balls, egg hunts in August, a backpack search, and other shopping fun

I’ve already written about my least favorite Olympic moment of the week. My favorite—and likely Baltimore’s favorite—moment: when Michael Phelps went from near tears to laughter while the national anthem played, all because some Baltimorean friends yelled out “Oh!” during the anthem. That’s what we do in Charm City to honor our Orioles.Embed
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April 15, 2017

31 Days of the Little Way: Packing School Lunches

I am not a morning person.If it weren’t for our 8-year-old son, I’m not sure when I would get out of bed. But he wakes up early—just like his father—and comes in to get me up to start the day.So I leave my warm, cozy bed and head to the kitchen
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April 15, 2017

31 Days of the Little Way: Folding Origami Bunnies in the Dark

Before I became a mother, I imagined bedtime as a peaceful time. I would rock my child while reading a story. Then, after prayers and maybe a lullaby, I’d tuck our sweet little one into bed.That's not really how it works around here. In reality, brushing teeth is about as
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