We were sitting in a circle in my small living room, the scent of lilacs and vanilla filling the air. Five women, together to study the words of Blessed John Paul II, to grow in grace and fellowship with one another. All of us mothers, some with children here to hold, some with little ones … Continue reading »
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7 Quick Takes — NFP and Harry Potter
Visit Jen for more quick takes! 7. Here I am, all set in just a mere 8 hours and 15 minutes, to see the LAST Harry Potter film ever. Even though I’ve had two Potter posts this week, I was going to devote my quick takes to all things Potter, when I came across this. … Continue reading »
7 Quick Takes — Products!
For more quick takes, check out Jen‘s page. In my 27 years on this planet, I’ve accumulated a lot of stuff. Some of it has been wonderful, and some of it, a waste of time, money, and space. So I thought I’d share with you all the seven best products I’ve used on my face, … Continue reading »
Vocation Lessons?
So I’ve been thinking lately. I know, dangerous, right? Well, in most of the professions, there’s a little thing called “professional development”. Basically, professional development is the call for people in professional careers to be lifelong learners. To continue taking classes, attending seminars, and growing in their professional knowledge so they can continue successfully as … Continue reading »
The Power of Beauty
“We do not want merely to see beauty, though, God knows, even that is bounty enough. We want something else which can hardly be put into words – to be united with the beauty we see, to pass into it, to receive it into ourselves.” – CS Lewis We were sitting in his parents’ basement. … Continue reading »
A Love Story: Part 2
If you haven’t, go ahead and read Part 1 first! “Your love is like a shadow on me all the time…” – Bonnie Tyler Is it wrong to start a blog post with lyrics from “Total Eclipse of the Heart?” Well, if it is wrong, I don’t want to be right. The song is very … Continue reading »
7 Quick Takes — Post Partum Edition
*** 1 *** Maggie is two weeks and three days old! So much has happened since December 28; it feels like it was five months ago. She had a weight check on Monday, and she was back to her birth weight (plus 1 oz.) so I am feeling less apprehensive about her getting enough … Continue reading »
Labor of Love
On December 27th, we arrived at the hospital at 10 am, ready to start the induction process. I was feeling nervous, but excited to get going with bringing our baby into the world. We got settled in our room; it was me, Atticus, and Glo, a family friend who has known me since my mom … Continue reading »
Breastfeeding Sucks…
literally. I was in the middle of typing up the birth story, which, trust me, is a good one. I hoped to finish it when I sat down today to write, but I think it’ll have to wait for another day. Though Maggie is only 9 days old, it seems like her birth was about … Continue reading »
30 hours later…
Introducing Miss Margaret Gianna Babbs born on December 28th at 5:39 p.m. She weighed 7 pounds .04 ounces and is 19 inches long. Labor story to follow. Mom, Dad, and baby are resting in hospital. Thank you for all your prayers!
