How we talk about death with our children October 25, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window I am not in any way an expert. I am just feeling my way and trusting that the Holy Spirit is leading us through these conversations.
Meeting new twin cousins, a free car seat, funeral preparations, and a Thomas Merton quote (7 Quick Takes) October 19, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window We dropped in on our new twin nephews and cousins this week. They are absolutely precious.
Screen Time (in rhyme) October 17, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window A little poetry to mark an ordinary every day memory
Joy and sorrow, remembering a much-loved brother-in-law, and other moments from the week (7 Quick Takes) October 14, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window We are grieving the loss of a young and much loved husband, father of four, brother-in-law, son, brother, and uncle.
A rose and an answered prayer (or what happened after our child care fell apart) October 9, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Two weeks ago when I was praying a novena to St. Therese, I asked her help on a number of things. I explained to her about our children’s transition to their new school.
Birthday celebrations, an inflatable pug, goalie lessons, and orange you glad it’s time for 7 Quick Takes October 7, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Our 4th grader is learning the state capitals. If you’ve never had a child learning the state capitals, maybe that doesn’t sound like an excuse. But I consider it a part-time job.
The joy of gift-giving (or a special moment on the Feast of St. Francis) October 4, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Uncategorized It seemed as if I had all summer to hunt for a statue, and though I kept my eyes open, I couldn’t find the right one in time for his birthday.
Driving away the shadows October 4, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Saints St. Francis of Assisi must be one of the best-known saints. But I didn’t feel a special connection to him until 14 years ago when I went on a retreat.
Are you smarter than a 4th grader, trumpet playing, Cinderella’s glass slipper, and plarn (7 Quick Takes) September 28, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Our older son gets to read a book of his choice for 20 minutes each night. I love that this week that homework assignment turned into reading aloud to his little brother.
Our lucky 13th wedding anniversary September 25, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window How do you celebrate 13 years of marriage?
Swinging into fall, hats, the joy of soccer, prayer lives, and more (7 Quick Takes) September 22, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Between soccer, Sunday School, and learning all the states in the U.S., we don’t have much free weekend time.
Finding God in a geography lesson September 19, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window Our fourth grader has to be able to label all the states in the U.S. on a map in five minutes.
