Madre's Missives

Today was the first day of Kindergarten for Isaac.  No, that's not fear that's just what happens when a 5 yr old gets a hold of the camera while mom is getting ready.  I also have a lovely set of pictures of the carpet, the kitchen floor, assorted walls, and the cat fleeing for his life.  It's hard to believe this is the same itty bitty 5 lb, 12 oz baby in the banner picture above!  I asked him last night after prayers what happened to my baby Isaac.  He said "I grew up and now I'm a five-year-old (with 5 fingers splayed out for me to see).  But I can still be a baby in your heart because you're the most beautiful mommy in the world and I love you."

I am reading All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten Release Date: 04 May, 2004

Anger is a very powerful motivator. Enough people together in one place all mad about the same thing can really effect major changes in history. Anger gives a rush of energy to get things done. Nothing gets my house cleaner faster than a big fat dose of ticked-off. Not even Diet Coke gives those kinds of superpowers. Many of us can run off the energy from anger for hours. Some people can even stoke their anger on a regular basis and power themselves by it for years.

I'm not sure quite what to think about this one from the Baptists.  Once upon a time, colleges and universities everywhere offered Home Ec degrees.  There doesn't seem to be much practical value to an undergraduate degree in home economics anymore.  I suppose it's not such a surprise they're actually kind of difficult to find now, given our culture's attitudes toward homemaking these days. 

I'm swamped with church and conference stuff and have been for the last few weeks.  But, I think housebreaking has begun to click with his holiness - at least as far as #1 is concerned.  It's a bit tricky with my schedule and him wanting to sunbathe rather than potty when I let him out during the day. 

Scholar: Ordaining Women Is Disrespectful
Says Promotion of Female Priests Overemphasizes Masculinity

ROME, MAY 4, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Those who want to ordain women to the priesthood manifest a failure to recognize the dignity of women, said an expert in moral theology and women's issues.