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August 2010

August 18, 2010

A New Melody

When I went to seek solace in Bach's Cello Suites this morning, which we listen to...

August 18, 2010

A visit with the Red family

It is always a joyful time when the Builders are able to get together in...

August 17, 2010

Lucy…

...Four years ago, we had the privilege of seeing your beautiful face, of holding you...

August 16, 2010

Back to the Grind

We started our school year today. Overall, the day went very well. My kids were...

August 16, 2010

Today’s Mass Readings

Friends, please find a moment to read the Mass readings and the corresponding reflection (found...

August 13, 2010

R.E.S.P.E.C.Teachers

I wanted to carry on a conversation that began at Red's post Thoughts for Thursday...

August 12, 2010

Speaking of Happiness

So, both on the blog and on our personal email list, the Builders have been...

August 12, 2010

Thoughts for Thursday

What am I cooking tonight? Nothing! The kids are eating leftovers because Mr. Red and...

August 10, 2010

Spending on Experiences Instead of Possessions

Spending your money on experiences instead of possessions results in more satisfaction. Thinking of taking...

August 10, 2010

Bring Back Home Economics!

When I left the Army to stay home and raise babies I was sort of...

August 08, 2010

Kiddy Catechesis–Marriage (for Adults)

After the recent Federal Court ruling on California's Proposition 8, we thought Gianna could remind...

August 08, 2010

Another Product Recommendation–Counting Cars

On Friday I ventured to the the local Lakeshore Learning Store in search of some...

August 06, 2010

Having “older kids” is fun!

My husband has been traveling for two weeks for conferences and research, so it’s been...

August 04, 2010

I love my Wrap-n-Mats

We learned about these handy helpers from our friend L, who orders them in bulk...

August 02, 2010

Some thoughts on represented suffering

I just finished reading Interior Freedom by Jacques Philippe, and I highly recommend it. It...

July 2010

July 30, 2010

Mama’s got a new pair of shoes

Call me crazy, but for me, buying a new pair of running shoes is like...

July 30, 2010

Recipe Ideas?

I have my fall school plans all set and they involve very busy days --...

July 29, 2010

Babysitting Co-Op: Has it Worked for You?

Several times over the past couple of years, I have almost started a babysitting co-op...

July 28, 2010

My Roving Band of Barbarians

We have been having a blast traveling around Europe and England since March for my...

July 26, 2010

A Relevant Pictograph

Today we graphed family shoe preference on our living room floor as our Kindergarten math...

July 22, 2010

Crocs: Because Form Follows Function

When I first saw a pair of Crocs back in 2005, I was certain I...

July 21, 2010

Potty Talk

Having trouble reigning in the potty talk in your home? What is it with the...

July 20, 2010

Parenting the kids I don’t parent

My daughter was up several times during the night with a fever and bad dreams,...

July 19, 2010

Progress

Last night, our toddler had a melt-down of epic proportions. The cause: She wanted to...

July 18, 2010

The Better Part

Today we heard the gospel of Martha and Mary. It is a story we all...

July 17, 2010

Parenting the Kids You Don’t Parent

A friend of mine who is a stay-at-home-mother of three young children recently confided in...

July 15, 2010

Divide and Conquer

Last week, my parents took my daughters for a three day visit and this week...

July 15, 2010

Happy Birthday Mr. Incredible!

Dear Mr. Incredible, On Monday morning, you got the kids up and fed them breakfast...

July 13, 2010

A Little Help, Please!

Dear friends, Here I am once again, asking for your parenting wisdom. I have been...

July 13, 2010

“Ruining a Patch of Nature”

The kids were playing outside today with neighborhood children here in Oxford, our most recent...

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