We have a lot to be thankful for. Including family and friends at our table, November in Florida when you can still eat outside and not freeze, good food, work, and home. And especially this sweet smile: Still as sweet as on his first Thanksgiving: I don't take our little one for granted and I'm grateful for each day I get to spend as his mother. … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2010
Kitchen Helper
One of Little Bear's very favorite things is "helping" in the kitchen. He will beg us to let him "help you! help you!" Dumping ingredients in a bowl and stirring is so fun he about loses his mind. He also likes to put on this robot apron and then check himself out in the mirror to see how adorable his image is. He's helping Daddy make crackers here. Yesterday after the baptism we had a little … [Read more...]
Benjamin’s Baptism
Yesterday afternoon at 2pm, Benjamin Daniel was baptized at our parish church. We are thankful for the presence of family and friends that witnessed this special day with us. He is to walk always as a child of the light. … [Read more...]
Almond Crescents for Martinmas
We wanted to celebrate the Feast of St. Martin but kept it a simple family dinner during this difficult week when our thoughts and prayers are with our dear friends and their loss. I was teaching ballet until the evening but Daniel and Benjamin made a little feast for us. On the menu was Sauteed Zucchini with Bacon, Pecorino Romano, and Neufchatel and a Salad of fresh Arugula and Baby Lettuce … [Read more...]
Grief
It's been a hard week and I don't know what words to use. Dear friends of ours had a sweet baby born into heaven on Monday morning. They lost their precious baby girl, Ava, at 38 weeks after what had previously been a low-risk pregnancy. Completely unexpected. Utterly unthinkable. I cannot wrap my mind around this kind of grief and my heart is broken for them. Ava's parents are trusting in … [Read more...]
Grief
It's been a hard week and I don't know what words to use. Dear friends of ours had a sweet baby born into heaven on Monday morning. They lost their precious baby girl, Ava, at 38 weeks after what had previously been a low-risk pregnancy. Completely unexpected. Utterly unthinkable. I cannot wrap my mind around this kind of grief and my heart is broken for them. Ava's parents are trusting in … [Read more...]
Our House, Part V: Benjamin’s Cabinet
This is Benjamin's Cabinet. When we're cooking he will climb into his cabinet that houses his cracked blue colander that he likes to wear as a hat or sit on. After 10 seconds of silence he'll say, "Where's Benjamin?!" and then pop out and laugh uproariously. His fat little tummy just kills me. Here he is playing a little ditty on the penny whistle. It makes the most dreadful sounds but … [Read more...]
Soul Cakes for All Saints’
November 1st is All Saints' Day when we honor and remember the faithful saints and martyrs through out the centuries, known and unknown. The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us, "Exactly as Christian communion among our fellow pilgrims brings us closer to Christ, so our communion with the saints joins us to Christ" (957). Also known as Hallowmas, All Saints' Day marks the middle of … [Read more...]
