Author Archives: Christine the Soccer Mom
Back on the WWWagon
After my younger daughter was born, I gained some weight. Okay, that’s a bit of an understatement. I, who before I had my older daughter, had the metabolism of a hummingbird and couldn’t get my weight above 112 pounds (until … Continue reading
Filed under home life, Weight Watchers
Mad Men & Fifty Shades of Grey: Two Easy Steps to Lead Yourself into Mortal Sin
“Mad Men” is a pretty popular show. People talk about it all the time, rave about the cool-factor of the show, and have started bringing back the fashions of the early 1960′s (which I welcome, personally). So I decided to try … Continue reading
Filed under book review, Culture of Death Watch, faith
When What’s Comfortable Suddenly Isn’t
There has never really been a time when we didn’t plan on homeschooling our children. Even early in our marriage, we felt called to do it, though I doubt we would have phrased it that way. But today, I see … Continue reading
Filed under faith, family life, homeschooling, vocation
Wordless Wednesday: Mary’s Month
Okay, just a few words. On Instagram, I’ve been doing a picture each day, which I’ll continue through the year. This month, though, is Mary’s Month, and (with the exception of St. Joseph the Worker’s feast on May 1), I’m … Continue reading
Filed under faith, photography, pictures, Wordless Wednesday
Hail Mary: Little Words with Big Meaning
I’m guest-posting at Snoring Scholar today! Sarah’s been running a series on the Hail Mary word-by-word, and today’s my turn.
Filed under faith
Sonnet (A Homeschool Assignment)
Our 13yo has been working on a sonnet this week, and she completed it today. I’ll share it with you, sans title, and leave the topic as a surprise. ∞•∞•∞•∞•∞•∞•∞•∞•∞•∞•∞•∞•∞•∞•∞•∞•∞•∞ Scanning the names, I prepare to compete. Choosing the track, … Continue reading
Filed under homeschooling
Tuna Noodle Casserole
This is a recipe I’ve used for years now. I would give you a direct link, but I no longer have access to Weight Watchers Online, which is the original source. I had several people ask me what I did … Continue reading
Filed under cooking, family life, Lent
Why Celebrating Valentine’s Day Isn’t Important
Note: This is an old post that I thought I’d bring back this year, especially since my wonderful husband just left for the airport this morning. There is a single update to this post, though, and that’s the fact that … Continue reading
Governor Mandates Via Executive Order That Adoption Services Must be Offered at All Abortion Clinics
In a recent executive order, Bob McDonnell (R-VA) has ordered that all clinics that provide abortions first provide patients with specific information on adoption services. Pamphlets given out must meet certain guidelines and be from state-approved lists of adoption service providers. All … Continue reading
Filed under Culture of Death Watch, faith, news, Paul VI was Right
It’s the Letting Go That’s Hard
Simcha Fisher wrote a beautiful piece in the National Catholic Register recently that touched upon the difficulties of being a mother of one. While I’ve been a mother of two for ten years now, there was still a part that … Continue reading
Christine the Soccer Mom
