This morning, right before I got out of bed, I was hit with a case of the hives. This is not too uncommon for me and usually they go away when I start making breakfast. Not today. Today I had them on my face, on my legs, on my belly, on my scalp, on my neck, and on my arms. I've never had them that bad before, ever....

Last night, after the rest of the kids went to bed, we sat down with Margaret to ask her why she decided to take a walk. She didn't give a reason, so we talked to her about what could have happened and why she must never go adventuring again. In the end her punishment is that she cannot leave the back patio for a...

My midwife was here today and we were finishing up the appointment when I sent the older kids outside to take care of the chickens. The kids take care of the chickens everyday, they let them out and make sure they have food and water, as well as collecting eggs. As my midwife was getting ready to leave, Karol came in...

This weekend, I think we accomplished a lot. We started with our normal Friday evening Mass, which was followed by Stations of the Cross and Adoration. Karol and Margaret even processed with father around to the different Stations. (insert proud mama heart here) Joshua and Karol were able to go to confession. I...

Sir Benedict. This is the first time in Margaret's six years, she's ever been dressed up as a princess. Caecilia's first time in four years, but to be honest, Caecilia's dress here is very similar to the way she dresses frond the house, so it was not as shocking as seeing Margaret as Sleeping Beauty. It would appear...