Rubik’s Cube
Monday, June 29, 2026
The Engineer figured out the rubik’s cube. He then re-set it and kept re-solving it. Time 3 took 9 minutes; time 4 took 7 minutes.
He watched a tutorial while I drove to shamelessly pick up a leather lounge chair from a friend’s neighbor. So I heard the instructions. There were logical algorithms. But there were so many of them that the human mind needs quick processing and memory skills to successfully complete it. I was humored by the use of “front” and “top” and “bottom,” the presumption being there is a front, back, top, bottom, etc. Nevertheless, solving these cubes as fast as possible has become the Engineer’s measure of intelligence.
Forty-Four!
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Woke up to a dozen birthday texts from my Central and Eastern peeps, had cupcakes by my girl, the golden boys “cleaned the garage” for me, I picked up all the free things (one for each of my kids), took the Eldest to rugby, the Engineer returned from camp, watched the 3 biggest boys serve Mass, and was taken to an authentic Italian restaurant by DH. The best thing about this day was the Fifth waking me up by crawling into my bed to sing “Happy Birthday!” He remembered on his own. 🥹 I do not deserve this life and am so grateful! 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼 This is 44.
Stats:
Height—5’3”, 25th %
BMI—22.5, 12th %
Boys’ Camp No. 1
Saturday, June 27, 2026
He chose movie making as his hobby and did this camp solo like a champ. DH joined him for the last 24 hours.
Two Things
Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Matthew 23:3, 5. When discouraged by humans in leadership (a perpetual state), Jesus’s words give me hope.
- Children are the best.
Looking for Premier Protein.:
They slowly joined me from youngest to oldest.
Guess the Kid?
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
I sent the upper right picture to DH, who asked me who it was. He said we need more clues like the helmet on the torticollis kid. So I made him this. It’s everyone at 21 months:
When You’re Dressed in Only Undies…
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
…and your mom tells you you’re leaving.
Father’s Day
Sunday, June 21, 2026
We love DH so much!! His favorite memory of his dad is the Fiesta Bowl. My favorite memory of my dad is how persistent he was during the first 10 years of parenting when faced with acute trials in work and family life.
DH took the Engineer to Camp.
Sweet Pea, The Engineer, and the Fifth made cards for DH.
Women’s Summit
Saturday, June 20, 2026
We need heroes. Sweet Pea and I attended this women’s summit today for inspiration and encouragement.
This is Sr. Cora with the Let Love podcast.
Sweet Pea really wanted to ask a question and fearlessly spoke into the mic among 1,400 women. I did not push her, although she asked me to walk up with her. “How old are you,” the panel speaker asked. “Eleven.” She received applause from the entire audience.
This day was full of encouragement and was just what we needed. I love everything Helen Alvaré says. So she was my favorite. Sweet Pea loved Kelly Ninmer, who spoke about foster care. She already wants to foster kids.
Part of the Milagros Coffee experience:
Cheers to a New Day!
Monday, June 15, 2026
Mr. Serious brought me a water like this. “For the lady,” he said as he handed it to me.
The little brothers wanted in on the action. So I told them to ask Mr. Serious to make them one as well.
Sweet Pea asked me if she could borrow my phone to take a photo of the sunset. She did not mention that she was climbing up on the roof to do so. She came back with this.:
Last Day of School!
Friday, June 12, 2026
They had a picnic, played with their BFFs, had a Kindergarten graduation (the day before), and saw the biggest brother, who was recruited to help execute the day.
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