Transitus Tiber

Life as a Catholic wife and mother

Date nights

Something that Greg and I have been working on getting back into are date nights. We try and do a ‘date night’ about once a month, although sometimes we take them every couple of weeks. Before Benedict was born, we would have his parents watch Elise and then go out to a little Mexican restaurant [...]

Home … for now.

I took this picture of some of the scenery that we pass whenever we head to The Neurosurgeon’s. I think the silo is almost 100 years old (or maybe even older). I love the contrast between the silo and the abandoned building and the clouds in the sky. Way off in the distance on the [...]

*snip snip snip*

Consider this my first BIG haircut since 2005. I cut off about a foot because I could no longer keep my hair bunned and the ponytail was constantly sliding down my head, it was so heavy. It’s quite a change for me, and I’m still getting used to it (mainly when I brush it and [...]

He’s sprung a leak!

Yesterday was a follow-up appointment with The Neurosurgeon to remove the stitches from Greg’s head and chest. We noticed that the incision where the pressure monitor was had some gunk on it, but we figured it was from the ointment they had him apply to it. Well, it turns out that that was not only [...]

Hearts for Home – August 17 Edition

1. Work on finding and stopping time leaks. I’m getting into that whole “I don’t have enough time to do everything” so I need to evaluate what is mission critical and what can be done later (or by someone else). 2. I’ve mentioned this before, but work out (aka: post) more on the virtues of [...]

Answered Prayers

In addition to everything else going on this week, I have been wondering about clothes for Benedict. We’re borrowing clothes from my cousin, but Benedict is in size 9 month already, and the clothes I have from her peter out around this time. Her son was also born in the Spring, so I have a [...]

One of those weeks

It’s shaping up to be one of those weeks. Yesterday was by far the worst, with everyone up at dawn and refusing to nap (Elise, mainly; Benedict slept a lot yesterday). As Elise became more and more overtired, she got into more and more mischief. The high point was when somehow, the refrigerator door and [...]

Thoughts on Greg’s surgery

I’ve been trying hard not to think too overly much about Greg’s surgery. The whole house is jittery about it. Our biggest concern is that Greg will look fine in terms of hydrocephalus in the hospital, but in a couple weeks (months?) end up getting it. And since there is no neurosurgeon where we live, [...]

August’s plans and festivities

Here are our plans for August. These are based on whether or not Greg’s surgery is successful and how long he spends recovering in the hospital. 6 – The Transfiguration of Our Lord. Since this is the day that Greg goes under the knife, if I can pray the Luminous Mysteries; I’m calling it a [...]

Hearts for Home – July 20 Edition

1. Start working on the August feast day plans. July has been successful in that I can see what needs to be adjusted for next year and Greg really enjoys the special treats on the feast days. I’m sure Elise does, too. 2. Start writing out what I think Greg’s Mom should know for taking [...]

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