The Sacred Sink

 The boys were anticipating this Sunday for a long time, it marked the lighting of all four candles on the Advent wreath.  The wreath on our dinner table is now beautifully, completely lit and I think our hearts are equally as warm and happy coming off the weekend.     My friend Jennifer Willits flew in from Altlanta to enjoy a girl’s … Read more

If you have been reading this blog for a while, you know that I love themes.  Themes for summer reading, themes for celebrating seasons and anything that might help punctuate something we are learning about.  So, I was overjoyed when I discovered the book:  “Celebrating Saints and Seasons-Hundreds of Activities for Catholic Children.”   I am a firm believer in the importance of living … Read more

It”s cookie time!     I’m trying to keep things simple this season, so instead of a sugar-cookie cutout day, we opted for a shortcut.  Trader Joe’s has a fool-proof gingerbread man kit and best of all it’s only a few bucks!   The boys decorated this little guy, then called body parts they were planning to munch on. Lol.  It’s … Read more

Happy Thanksgiving!    Happy Advent season!   This year, we had a change of pace from from our usual long weekend lounging and Black Friday shopping.  We were blessed to stay at Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark in Columbus.   It was nice to skip town and escape to a cozy, fun, family destination. The kids were thrilled.  It ended up being a … Read more

Today we received the Hammacher Schlemmer Christmas catalog in the mail.   The boys promptly picked it up and started marveling at the potential purchases.    Gabe took the magazine up to his room to circle gifts he wanted.  I have not stopped smiling since.   In what he pegged as   “TOTALLY #1 BEST EVER PRESENT,”   this has taken … Read more

It has been two weeks since we started homeschooling, and I think I am hitting my stride.  It seems like we all are.     I realize that this is very much the “honeymoon” phase and things could take a rough turn, but so far it has been a welcomed change.   It’s hard to imagine what I was so afraid of.     Our … Read more

  Scholastic is taking you back in time to the first Thanksgiving.     Click here for the virtual trip, as well as many printables, facts, games, etc.  Lots of goodies.

Recently, as I was listening to Fr. Leo Clifford’s “Reflections”, he shared a poem by Irish poet Joseph Mary Plunkett.   Titled:  “I See His Blood Upon the Rose,”  it is a stunning reminder of God’s presence in all that is around us.        I see his blood upon the rose And in the stars the glory of … Read more

Can you believe we are working our way through November already?!   This is our first full week of homeschooling for us.     The giant Calvert boxes arrived on Friday.   I will admit, I was completely overwhelmed as I sifted through the lesson books.    After getting acclimated with the curriculum and understanding the layout, I am feeling much better though.   Being … Read more

We made it through our first day of homeschooling!   I was surprised and impressed by how focused the boys were.    We had some great discussions and I am looking forward to learning along with them.  It’s also been a blessing to connect with other moms in the same boat.   It promises to be a great adventure … Read more