Time for Change
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, March 16, 2010
I am compelled to comment on the time change, which has thrown a miniature wrench into our daily schedule. It’s not a standard-size wrench, mind you, but a wrench just big enough to cause slight upheaval and make our mornings rushed and a wee bit painful.
I know this too shall pass—before I know it, we will all be used to the new time, the lost hour and getting up earlier than before. Our bodies will... READ MORE
Small Reminder of Big Love
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Monday, June 08, 2009
We’ve been a bit sick around here.
Last night, just as I was feeling overwhelmed by unswept floors, cracker crumbs on couch cushions, and an unseemly number of coughing, whining children ...
The one coughing, whining child I had actually managed to get into his bed called out for me. Crying, of course.
“Mamaaaaaaa!” he cried. “We forgot to bwush my toofbwush.”
I knew what he meant. And I also knew... READ MORE
Days Like This
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Monday, May 04, 2009
I probably shouldn’t show you this picture, but it’s just such a good representation of the kind of morning we had around here. Feeling kinda blech, not running at a hundred percent, rainy-day ennui. Somehow this shot captures it all perfectly.
We’re doing better this afternoon, but that kind of morning can really affect a person’s day, you know? Not exactly a manic Monday, but something equally intense.
UPDATED TO ADD: Can I admit something here? I was telling Danielle today that when I looked at this picture, after I took it this morning, I cried I laughed so hard. So that right there speaks volumes. In my weakened state, I just found it so funny. It also felt great to laugh so much that tears streamed down my cheeks, as my son looked on in confusion. Anyway, who has the best caption for this photo? Winner gets a Chicken Soup for the Soul Moms and Sons book. Maybe there’s something in there about your mother being delerious.
The Eyes Have It
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Just me on Thursday, April 02, 2009
Today the postman delivered a piece of mail from a name I didn’t recognize. I opened the envelope to find a picture of myself from exactly two years ago, back when I was a great big pregnant lady not too far off from giving birth.
The picture was taken at a diocesan conference where I was a guest speaker, taken by a woman who had been there. And here was the picture, many months later.
How interesting... READ MORE
Small Successes
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Thursday, January 15, 2009
Some days, it feels like I might be failing ... as a mother, as a wife, as a homemaker. But that is only when I fail to recognize the fact that many small triumphs can add up to one big one.
Here, my small successes from yesterday, a day which just so happened to be one of those days:
1. When my 7-year-old son was repeatedly bouncing up and down on the couch singing, “I’m a teapot-I’m a teapot-I’m... READ MORE
Parental Grace
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Friday, August 15, 2008
* is the only thing that prevents me from crying out, “What do you want? For the love of all that is lovable, what on earth do you WANT already?” when the baby cries out “Mama, Mama!” just one more time at the end of a long day.
* is what helps me keep a straight face when a 6-year-old boy glances nervously backwards and asks in all earnestness, “Which shoulder does your guardian angel sit on?”... READ MORE
Tired, with Garfield
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Thursday, August 07, 2008
Someone recently emailed me to ask if I ever get tired. The question made me laugh out loud.
I am sorry to disappoint anyone out there who has great faith in my personal indefatigableness, but I have to admit that yes, sometimes I do get tired. Very tired. Exhausted even.
Just yesterday, in fact, I was feeling especially tired. Tired of emails. Tired of dishes. Tired of phone calls. Tired of bickering... READ MORE
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