This week, Jacob and I made cookies together. While we were scooping the cookies on to the pan, this conversation transpired—out of nowhere. Clearly, I had to share it.     Jacob: “Francis loves cookie dough.”   Me: “Francis? Who is Francis?”   Jacob (without even looking at me): “The pope.”     Let it […]

Today I’m trying something new to me, 7 Quick Takes, sponsored by Jen at Conversion Diary and inspired by the lovely Cecilia of Dance Immaculata (better known as Aunt Ceci in these parts). Let’s jump right in, shall we? — 1 — This weekend I have the distinct honor of being by the side of […]

This year, John was not able to be with us for Mother’s Day. He was in California, attending and celebrating his younger brother’s graduation from college (go, Joseph!). I met said brother when he was something like twelve or thirteen years old, and I am so proud of who he is as a young man, […]