We got upgraded to first class for free! They saw I was flying alone with 3 kids š The kids and I just got back home from our visit to Virginia to see my family. Our trip ended up being a little longer than we had planned, so we ended up being there for a …
“What would a photo album of your life as a Catholic Woman look like?ā
@thecatholicwoman posted this question earlier and I was able to reflect on it. Ā I am a cradle Catholic- I was baptized as a baby, attended CCD until 3rd grade when my parents switched us to a Catholic school. I stayed in a Catholic school all throughout high school. When I was in college I …
Unplanned Pregnancies
Pregnancy is a blessing, but just like with all things in life, it can come with some surprises along the way. I discuss my own experiences in the post, and other unexpected parts of pregnancy.
Self Image
I donāt dress up much anymore. Most of the time you can find me in comfy clothes- leggings and a sweatshirt, workout shorts and a t-shirt with my hair up in a messy bun or pony tail; the classic āmom lookā. The only times I try to dress up a little more are …
Be Brave
What do you think of when you hear the word ā Braveā? The dictionary defines brave as an adjective: āready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courageā and as a verb to āendure or face (unpleasant conditions or behavior) without showing fearā. Bravery is a trait that comes naturally to …
Do You Believe in Fate?
Ā Ā “Do you believe in fate?”- I remember being asked this question by one of my friends in college.Ā Ā Fate is a topic that I find pops up a lot in romantic movies, where couples believe that they are destined to be together, and we had been talking about our boyfriends and what we saw …
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Happy Friday! This week felt like it went by fast since Monday was a holiday. Memorial Day has always been a kind of start to the summer. Usually its the time that pools open up, and the weather gets pretty warm from here on out. I’m assuming a lot of pools are not …
Learning to Become a Parent
Happy Wednesday, Everyone! I hope this week finds you well. It has been a busy few weeks for us in my house, due to Theresa’s surgery, Mother’s Day, and Anniversary celebrations, and is only going to keep getting busier with more doctor appointments and getting back into a regular routine now that places …
6 Months
The day has come! My baby Theresa is 6 months old. I canāt believe that it has been 6 months since she was born! I also canāt believe that in about year weāll have another 6 month old. There are so many changes happening in our household that are both exciting and scary. …
Mental Strength
Gabriel and Rebecca on our walk yesterday. Happy Sunday! We have had beautiful weather here all week and the kids have been able to play outside which has been so nice. This week went by fast for me, and itās made me realize how quick the rest of this year is going to be. The …