http://happymama.stblogs.com "We MUST have an unconditional readiness to change in order to be transformed in Christ." --- Dietrich von Hildebrand Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:39:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en a sign for my front door. Let it read: Welcome to all! Before you come in, I want you to know, that this is A House Where Children Live. I will not apologize for the toys on the floor, the books unshelved, or all the little handprints on the windows and walls. Children here ... http://happymama.stblogs.com/2008/08/27/someone-please-make-me/ I knew I was arachnaphobic even before the movie came out. I am trying to hide that irrational aspect of my psyche from my children, but some days it is hard. My 3yo loves bugs. He catches the crickets in our basement without hesitation and throws them ... http://happymama.stblogs.com/2008/08/26/facing-my-fears-literally/ She fits into my arms just perfectly. She looked me in the eyes and smiled for the first time. And although we've been wondering who in the world she looks like, we were recently visiting my parents and when I looked at my own baby pictures, there she ... http://happymama.stblogs.com/2008/08/19/katie-on-my-mind/ here http://happymama.stblogs.com/2008/08/12/a-must-read-nfp-post/ Baby is nursing. Do I: 1, stare into her beautiful face, 2, close my eyes and nod off, or 3, continue nursing while I go make sure the 3yo is not trying to give the ferret another hair-cut Baby falls asleep nursing. Do I: 1, sit and hold her, knowing how fast she'll ... http://happymama.stblogs.com/2008/08/11/my-dilemmas/