Sunday, May 20, 2012

A Mothers Joys

Mothers Day

100_6644100_6684Edward 3 months old

I'm still adjusting to having a large family with an ever-growing list of things to accomplish. Of course I don't hesitate to add to it! We're taking a lot of time lately to just enjoy being a family and rediscover the joys it holds. More outside play, more carefree time, more smiles. Each moment is available for learning and discovery, but what is most important is that we enjoy each other.

Coon Rapids Dam

 

Mother's Day was different, but pleasant.  It started with Mass and a walk through a meditation garden, which was lovely. My mom was off vacationing in Florida, so we visited her mother (my grandma) in the hospital [she had a stroke this month]. She's doing so well, and I crocheted her a prayer shawl I called "A Hug from Me." My uncle and aunt were there, which was fun as they love our kids and found fun things to pass the time. Later that day, we drove up to see Tom's parents which was a wonderful visit.

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The hardest subject in any school, getting along with others.

The easiest way to get along, spend quality time together!

What happens if you don't… Hearts get broken…

Mothers Day Blues

This one makes me tear up every time. :-(

2 comments:

  1. Sounds like a wonderful day:)

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  2. Hi Melissa,

    You look so pretty in green1 Love your dress. I will keep your grandma in my prayers for a return to good health. Your little one is so sweet in your last picture. Makes me want to reach through blog-o-sphere and pick him up!!

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Thank you for reading about our family. I look forwards to sharing ideas, joys and struggles. God Bless you in your journey!

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So we're taking the time to enrich our childrens' lives, so that they can someday be sent into the world not just as educated citizens - but more so messengers of God. It often takes all my energy and will power to get out of bed each day and have everyone at home depending upon me to entertain with lessons and activities. But I know the end result will be our confidence in knowing we did everything we could to give our children the best Catholic Education WE could provide.

I don't know that I'll ever retire from being a teacher to my family, and I don't want to wait until my husband retires and our children are all grown before we really live our life. Homeschooling allows us to live now, love better now, and give praise and thanks to God now for all that we currently enjoy.

Homegrown Catholics blog is a place for us to share this journey with you. Let it be a resource of renewal and inspiration!

God Bless,
Melissa & Tom
and our growing family


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