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Christmas Meditation

December 25, 2017December 25, 2017 ~ Caroline ~ 2 Comments

At bedtime the other night, Vivi solemnly prayed, "Dear God, thank you for Christmas and that you sent an angel to warn Mary about baby Jesus before he just esploded out of her tummy!" It's often hard to keep a straight face during bedtime prayers. Honestly, though, it is pretty great that God gave Mary … Continue reading Christmas Meditation

The Eucharist

July 28, 2017August 9, 2017 ~ Caroline ~ 2 Comments

I've been thinking a lot lately about Vivienne's budding faith -- probably because of the steady stream of questions she's throwing at us... Little things, casually peppered into breakfast conversation or a walk to the park. Why can't I see God? When will God make me into a grown-up? How will God take care of … Continue reading The Eucharist

Poems & Motherhood

July 16, 2017July 15, 2017 ~ Caroline ~ 1 Comment

Writing about motherhood often feels like a futile exercise.  How on earth does one capture and organize the three dimensional whirlwind of active bodies, the deep emotional valleys, the adventures, the quiet, private moments? I have always loved the economy of poetry -- the freedom to omit context or narrative and zero in on one … Continue reading Poems & Motherhood

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Christmas party got a thumbs up from the cousins!
10th annual Christmas party, and the first one for which we were ready early enough to snap a photo before guests arrived!
Serious charcuterie tasting.
Busy wrapping this morning - @ryanscottmcdonnell had the brilliant idea to repurpose my cousin @caitcourneya 2019 abstract calendar into gift tags!
Ryan’s been in DC all week, I’ve been sick, and the kids were so concerned that I get breakfast in bed on my birthday, that they snuck downstairs, brewed French press coffee (!?), cut up a fruit plate, and presented me with this at 6:30 AM with the dearest, most eager grins.
Viv was such a great helper making our advent wreath at church this morning!

“You’re going to feel like hell if you wake up someday and you never wrote the stuff that is tugging on the sleeves of your heart: your stories, memories, visions and songs — your truth, your version of things — in your own voice. That’s really all you have to offer us…”

— Anne Lamott

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