So today was my goddaughter’s First Communion. I, alas, missed it because I appear to have the flu (thankfully, so far it does not appear to be of the porcine variety. That said, I won’t turn away any prayers that are cheerfully offered). I was seriously bummed out. I always love a good sacrament.
But my parents went, and they nobly took Matthew with them, so I only had to take care of Lukey.  It was quite relaxing to be looking after the one half of my offspring who does not 1) walk or 2) talk.  I actually rested.
When my folks came back, they reported that the gifts I’d gotten my goddaughter were a huge hit. Both were Marian in theme (surprise!). One was the lovely Take it to the Queen, by Josephine Nobisso. The other was this craft kit to make a tiny grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes.
It’s from the Catholic Child catalog. Is it weird for a 36-year old woman to buy one for herself?
Please say no.
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