The part of the conversation I caught between Lucy and the sweet potato in the (new) microwave (thank you Fr. R.B.!):
“…because you’re my dinner and I’m warming you up.”
Monthly Archives: October 2009
Zoo Trip with Nana
This is Lucy’s first “official” narration. A big part of the homeschooling method we’re looking at is telling back stories the child has heard as well as the story of what happened on a trip, during the day, etc. We went to the zoo today with Craig’s mom today, and here’ is Lucy’s story (which required some prompting, but not too much). Here it is!
Update on Dad
Here’s the email my mom sent out, it tells the story better than I would trying to explain it. The chemo is getting harder, but otherwise things seem to be looking up.
“Just wanted you to know that Eldon had a PET scan last Friday and an Echo cardiogram Tuesday. They both came out good. The doctor was pleased. The cancer has shrunk in most spots. There are still two spots on the lungs. Eldon will have two more treatments and another PET scan after that. He may need only the two treatments instead of the original four more.
Off the grid…sort of
We had an exciting weekend. (The post is a little late because I was waiting on pictures.) In honor of Craig’s Justice Walking theme this week, which is fasting from the artificial and feasting on the natural, we went to Barataria Preserve to “hike”. We did the two-mile board walk through the swamp, which was really cool. There were tons of very large spiders, lizards, small snakes, dragon flies, and we saw an owl in the top of one of the trees. Lucy walked almost the whole way by herself, which was nice. Samantha got to ride with Dad.
Spiritual Birthing
There is an amazing article in this week’s America magazine. (The Oct. 5, 2009 issue.) It’s called “A Fiery Gift: A spiritual case for natural childbirth.” Susan Windley-Daoust has a deeper perspective on the issue, one I hadn’t considered, and I think everyone (female, or otherwise, and likely to give birth sometime soon or otherwise!) ought to read this. I think she is absolutely right-on.
Nursery Rhymes, Big Easy Style
Lucy: Row, row, row your boat, gently down the street!
That’s right, only in New Orleans.
Growing UP
Lucy is growing up too fast. Samantha is not far behind. I have not been looking to their changes, I like them little, but I’m trying to accept that God’s plan for them (I hope!) is that they grow up and help to bring about His kingdom. And I got a little encouragement here. With two girls, I can already relate to this, even though they’re so small. You should read it. And if you wonder why I link to Elizabeth Foss’s work so much, it’s partly because she is about the only one of my blog list I get around to reading any more, forget writing anything of my own!
