You know it’s funny, 15 years ago, after I had my first, I would have considered myself the go-to person for advice. I loved going to Mom’s groups and talking shop, being able to share my tidbits of information that I have learned with other new Moms in exchange for their pieces of knowledge describing… Continue reading Can Anyone Offer 1st Trimester Advice?
Category: Homekeeping
A Wonderful Opportunity for Redemption
The Lord truly loves me, you know how I know? The opportunity he sends daily for me to offer up my woes to the souls in purgatory: 4 boys who have to use the bathroom. One day I want to throw up my arms and say “I give up! I am not cleaning that!” Actually,… Continue reading A Wonderful Opportunity for Redemption
More on the Freezer Meal Experiment
I now have 23 suppers in the freezer. All are labeled, wrapped, and bagged with dates and directions on top. It was not that bad work wise. I think because my husband saw this as a worthwhile effort and helped out a bit with the kids. I also enlisted the help of Posco. He helped… Continue reading More on the Freezer Meal Experiment
So, how is one way a typical Sleepy Mommy celebrates Father’s Day?
I So Needed This!
Mr. Breakfast! I was in desperate need for new breakfast ideas! HT:Trinity Acres
There are two types of people….
…the kind of people who like to sand and patch and prime and tape and put down dropcloths and lovingly wash the brushes, and those who think painting is nothing more than opening the paint can and going to it. If you are a type 2 painter and are married to a type 1, may… Continue reading There are two types of people….
Sewing in the Real World
In other news, Berylla’s baptism is this Sunday. For months I have been working on her Baptismal gown. The boys all had this little white mini tuxedo thing, and a Girlie needs a girlier gown. When I was pregnant, I put the job aside because I “had time”. A cut here, a stitch there. It… Continue reading Sewing in the Real World
Vegetable Ideas for Kids
Now that it’s summer, I hate the idea of taking time to cook vegetables. I don’t mind it, but when you think of summer, you think potato salad, and cole slaw, that sort of thing. I am worried about my children not getting enough veggies. We eat lots of green salad, but that can get… Continue reading Vegetable Ideas for Kids