Siena’s To-Do List

As we prepare for Siena’s big debut on January 14th, there are a fair number of practical preparations to be made.  Coordinating the kids, kenneling the dog, arranging for help with meals and household things, etc., etc., etc……  Suffice it...

Siena Therese Dearest

I can’t believe its almost time.  In less than three weeks we will know your sweet fate.  It seems almost selfish really to continue holding on to the hope that we will bring you from the hospital into our homes in the flesh rather than simply in our...

A Star for Jesus by Crystal Bowman

“One special night, a long time ago, a new start appeared with a radiant glow.” I have no real words for this oversized board book by Crystal Bowman. It is completely adorable and that’s about that.  It is a perfect short stanza rhyme for...

Preparing

So. Advent. Starts tomorrow. Usually one of my favorite seasons of the Church year, but I’m just not feeling it this time around.  This year we are preparing for two infants at our house.  The Christ Child who we honor and celebrate this time of year...

Tired of Hearing All This Yet?

I’ve gotten the distinct impression from a few people lately (mostly IRL, not online) that they are somewhat tired of reading and hearing about this stuff.  What will happen will happen and I should just stop thinking about it somehow….magically....

Twenty Nine & Five

29 weeks, 5 days. That’s how long our sweet Kenna lived. We had 4 more days with her before she was delivered at 30 weeks, 2 days, but the date that pounds in my brain is 29 & 5. And today I am 29 weeks. I’ve done this before, gotten through this week...