From the monthly archives:

September 2006

Some Reflections on Pope Benedict XVI’s Address at the University of Regensburg by Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.

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Both before and since his elevation to the papacy, Benedict has taken a consistent approach to controversial issues: he locates the assumptions and fundamental principles underlying the controversy, analyzes their “inner” structure or dynamism, and lays out the [...]

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Sleepy

September 19, 2006

We took Matthew’s crib down a few days ago and put him in a bed. We really needed to because the crib was starting to fall apart and we were afraid it wasn’t safe. Kevin took it outside and chopped it apart with an ax because, 1. we didn’t want to put it [...]

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Our living room is small, but it fits our family well. Oh sure a few kids end up on the floor when we gather to watch a movie as we did this evening but no one seems to mind. It’s cozy and comfortable. It’s our family room and front parlor all rolled into one (I [...]

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Belly watch

September 17, 2006

28 weeks and counting. . .

Oh and I made the outfit this weekend too!

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7 Dumb Mistakes

September 8, 2006

Smart People Make When They Homeschool And How to Avoid Them.
Thanks Maureen!
The list:
Unrealistic Expectations
Over Scheduling & Under Scheduling
Ignoring Child Feedback
Over Spending
Isolation
Thinking You Can Do It All
Proselytizing
Details in the entire posting here.

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especially for my mood!  I’ve really been dragging the last few days.  The weather has been rainy and dreary and though I am grateful for a relief from the heat I’m not adjusting well to the lack of sunshine it seems.  But today dawned bright and sunny and my energy has returned - at least [...]

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Planners update

September 7, 2006

We’re winding down the selling season for the August 2006 - July 2007 planners. A new batch of the small planners arrived today but it’s a small run and it’s our last for this season’s planner. We have roughly 7 of the large style (spiral bound and 3-hole 8½ x 11) still available [...]

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