** 1 ** First and foremost, Atticus and I become home owners today at noon!! So excited! We have the closing today, and we take ownership of the home. I proposed we bring over sleeping bags, a stereo, and order some pizza and have a sleepover…but then Atticus pointed out that the electricity is probably … Continue reading »
Posted in February 2010 …
The Story of Us
Three years ago today, Atticus and I met for the very first time. But before we get to that story, I need to rewind about six months. I am living in Chicago as a first-year teacher in a volunteer teaching program. I teach 6th grade on the south side. Use your imagination. I was feeling … Continue reading »
House Tales
In the midst of my severe case of “baby fever”, I’ve sort of missed most of the house-buying process, delegating most of the question asking and contract reading to my husband (who is a lawyer and reads those kinds of things for fun). I’ve mostly been content to sign on the dotted line, listen to … Continue reading »
PCOS and Me
* The following is a narrative about what PCOS is, and my experience of having it. If you don’t care, or think it’s TMI, you should skip this post. You’ve been warned!* I’m sure most women of childbearing age of heard of PCOS. There are sections on it in nearly all books relating to fertility, … Continue reading »
Ash Wednesday
This was originally posted for Ash Wednesday 2009. I am devoting less time to blogging today, as it is a fast day, so I wanted to re-post this, which was a sweet experience. Yesterday we received ashes on our heads in the conspicuous shape of a cross, in order to remind ourselves and the world, … Continue reading »
Tis’ the Season
For prayer, fasting, and penance, otherwise known as Lent! Since tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, I thought I’d post a little about my plans for the season. I am a perfectionist. I have the tendency to think, “Ah, this year! This Lent is going to be the one that changes my life!” So then I make … Continue reading »
The Ultimate Playlist
I was in the car with Atticus on Friday and I had a sort of passing thought, I wonder what my top ten favorite songs are. I wonder if I could even pick just ten. Then, I thought, This would make a great blog challenge! So here it is: The Ultimate Playlist Blog Challenge. Scenario: … Continue reading »
7 Quick Takes Friday – Photo Edition
** 1 ** I seem to have some photos to share, so I’ll devote my 7QT to that this week! Our house offer was accepted and on Monday of this week we had our inspection. (no major issues – whew!) I won’t post all the photos I took of the house, because well, I’m obsessed. … Continue reading »
What’s in your Jar?
Stewardship: What’s in your jar? Monday night Atticus and I went to Spirit and Truth. We were expecting a bible study on James 1, and Adoration. When we got there, we realized a parish pre-Lent retreat was going on, with a speaker, Benediction and a reception (free brownies and wine!) Excitement! We settled into a … Continue reading »
Crazy Weather(man)
I just wanted to say an enthusiastic thank you for all the prayers and comments on my post yesterday. I really appreciate all of you blog-o-sphere friends. On a lighter note, this is the funniest thing I’ve seen all week. “Tertiary problem. Yeah, I’ve been reading the dictionary.” Enjoy!
