In 2015, as my family raced through the fall, my then first grader and three-year-old were already talking about Christmas. Barely past his 7th birthday in October, my son had moved onto Christmas. One day he asked, “Why can’t we just skip to Christmas? Advent is so boring!”
Celebrating the Feast of the Holy Name
Today, eight days into the Christmas season, the Episcopal Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Name. We celebrate this feast day on January 1st each year because it’s the day when Jesus was named by his parents and circumcised.
Lessons in Imperfection: Advent Edition
I must have forgotten to share my peace and joy-filled plan with the kids.
The “S” Word (School is coming!)
When the first day of school arrives, we celebrate like it’s a party.
In the Middle of Lent
Well here I am. I am stuck in the middle. The middle of Lent. And I am waiting. And I am tired of it.