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Entries Tagged as 'Motherhood'

Mary at the Milestones

August 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Inspired by Mary, family

A Mary Moment Monday post Today is a milestone day in my life as a mother. In a few hours, a big yellow bus will pull up to my driveway and my oldest daughter will board it. I’d like to be brave and not have tears coursing down my face when that moment occurs after [...]

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Tears as Gift

August 9th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Inspired by Mary

A Mary Moment Monday post I hate crying. As a certified (and probably certifiable) ENTJ, I hate the fact that I have this tendency to…cry. I don’t mind it in others; I can even see it as a beautiful expression of the moving of that person’s heart. I don’t mind sentimentality so much in other [...]

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Sleep Solutions, by Young Mom

June 15th, 2010 · 13 Comments · Motherhood, guest post

Young Mom blogs about life with three children aged three and under at Musings of a Young Mom. She is the wife of a Protestant Minister, but is interested in the Catholic Church. She uses her blog to write about her religious journey as well. Today she shares about her battles with sleep…and asks for your input. – [...]

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Super-Sized Laughs

May 26th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Books, Reviews

I’d love to quote you a pithy passage from Rachel Balducci‘s delightful new book, How Do You Tuck in a Superhero? And Other Delightful Mysteries of Raising Boys, but I’m afraid I can’t. The day after I finished it, I lent it to our parish secretary, instructing her to pass it along to someone else [...]

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Guest Post: Make Me a May Crown, by Jeff Young

May 25th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Guest Posts by Jeff Young, Inspired by Mary

I’m honored to share this reflection on Mary by Jeff Young, who you may know from Catholic Foodie fame. It’s a joy to read his thoughts on Mary and a pleasure to be able to share them with you. Be sure to check out the Catholic Foodie and Jeff’s consulting business, Mac & Media. – [...]

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