The Graduate

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 Kathleen Rauch9 Comments

I’m behind on writing this post. Truth be told, I’ve had significant writer’s block regarding this particular story.

Or perhaps it’s something more. Something that tugs at a mother’s heart strings. Because our oldest graduated college. And the finality hits hard as the rest of her life awaits.

Field Trip

May 1, 2022 Kathleen Rauch5 Comments

This is a completely random post.

But Greta and Michael did something completely random this week. Never underestimate what college students will do to avoid studying for finals.

Strong Body Fought

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Kathleen Rauch9 Comments

Michael survived his first boxing match.

And I watched the entire thing.

Fight Night

February 24, 2022February 23, 2022 Kathleen Rauch3 Comments

Michael has his first boxing match tonight.

Cue the Rocky theme song.

Strong Bodies Fight

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Kathleen Rauch7 Comments

Growing up, we did not allow our son Michael to play flag or tackle football. Sam and I were concerned about the possibility of a debilitating head injury.

So when he arrived at college, Michael immediately joined the Notre Dame Boxing Club.

Touché.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 Kathleen Rauch5 Comments

We have finished another round of Parent Teacher Conferences. Or our annual parenting review as Sam once called them. The kids are doing well and we’re grateful that they’ve been in school full-time this year.

Honestly, the sessions were a little boring. Which is great. Far better than the alternative. I can only remember one contentious conference, when I went toe-to-toe with a Dominican nun and held my ground. But nothing will ever compare with the conference we had with Michael’s Kindergarten teacher. Back in 2008. With the great Patti Jo Ruskin.

The State Fair

August 20, 2021August 20, 2021 Kathleen Rauch3 Comments

Last weekend, Mary Frances and I enjoyed the State Fair. She took her 4H Photography project and competed in the Digital Editing division.

We made the most of our day. And the most of the fair.

Words

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 Kathleen Rauch21 Comments

I haven’t been able to post as much recently. And many of you kindly drop me emails, texts, and comments asking how our family is coping with our precious little Becky.