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The Tumultuous Tale of Four Murder Chickens
Day 7: September 2, 2023 I am thoroughly shocked I’ve made it an entire week on these reflections. I hope you’re enjoying them (or at least, getting a laugh from my novice motherhood shenanigans). This afternoon, a lovely military couple from good ‘ole Facebook...
Give Thanks In All Circumstances. . . Even the Smelly Ones
Day 6: September 1, 2023 Diapers changed: 6 There’s something spectacularly disturbing about toddler vomiting episodes. With tiny babies, their spit-up is as effortless as a laugh. The tablespoon of liquid leaps from their lips and that’s it. It’s over. They might...
Less Stuff, More Joy: Preparing for Our Cross-Country to Texas Move
Day 5: August 31, 2023 Diapers changed: 8 Remember yesterday when I was thinking really big picture? Yeah, me too. That was nice. Now this weekend is going to be all about the next two months aka moving to our home state of Texas. First step? Clean the house for...
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Married Life
Married at 20 and our first baby at 22 . . . we've learned a lot in our three years of marriage.
Time-Honored Wisdom
Our grandparents' generation and the saints weren't perfect all the time, but they did have a better grasp on reality than most of us here in the 21st century.
Motherhood & Babies
Sharing everything that's worked for Abigail (and everything that hasn't!)
I *had* to Ask for a Natural Childbirth!! Elizabeth’s Birth Story
Early in the morning on the 4th of July, I awoke to some painful contractions. After having some...
How I Met My Husband – My Story of Finding a Catholic Man to Marry
Falling in love cost me about $360 in dates and a whole lotta heartbreak. But it was all worth it...
5 Stellar Catholic Prayers for After Communion
Both forms of the Mass are filled with beautiful prayers of gratitude or supplication. But after...
Baby Essentials: What We Couldn’t Live Without and What We Could
So you want to get all of your baby things together in advance of your sweet little one arriving?...
Catholic Baby Shower Gifts
I attended a lovely baby shower for a Catholic mom friend of mine today and was inspired by all of...
9 Catholic Podcast Gems: A Must-Listen Collection for Catholic Women
Here's my personal treasure trove of enlightening and inspiring Catholic podcasts specifically...
Breaking Free from the ‘Shoulds’: Embracing God’s Will For You as a Catholic Mom
Dear fellow new moms (and world at large), Though I'm not sure if I am still allowed to consider...
How to get $4000 Toward Your Education for Military Spouses
I'm taking a brief break from all of my usual blog posts (married life, mama stuff, the Catholic...
The Fourth ‘T’: Trust
It’s relatively easy to say you’ll trust in the Lord. It’s another thing entirely to...
3 Ways to Politely Suggest to Him Your Dream Engagement Ring
You’ve been dating for long enough to know--you want to commit to this guy until death do you...