The Mom Weekly Volume 116: October 28, 2025
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Notes:
I couldn’t help but add this “From the Vault” because it was so sweet, and had something to do with my birthday as well. The photo that I originally shared on the blog was not very good, so I have chosen a better photo of the fall colors. It was taken in 2024, right around my birthday, when there are great colors and cooler weather.
Theologian in the House (From the Vault, October 2009)
After my birthday hike last Saturday (yay! see beautiful fall colors above), we were in the nature center afterwards, and Max got stung by a wasp. He was very brave about it, though sad, and one of the naturalists examined the wasp and Max and said it would hurt but he should be okay.
As we walked out to the minivan, Max turned to Sir & me and said, “Why did God’s creature do that to me?”
I turned to Sir and said, “You better handle this one; you are the theologian in the house!” And apparently not the only one…
Interesting/Notable:
WSJ Gift Link: Why Are So Many Women Like Me Suddenly Getting Strong?
Not for the first time do I mention that I am, almost always, WELL AHEAD of many trends. The OG blogs? (See “from the vault” above). Check. Jane Austen? Check. Weighted Vests? Check. Dark Chocolate? Check. Smiley face emoji.
An Action Item: Offer People Three Options
I’m borrowing this from Laura Vanderkam. It’s such a simple idea, but really worthwhile. When trying to get together, offer three options. If you’re talking with a friend and one or both of you says, “We have to get together!”, either right then or shortly afterwards, offer three options for getting together that work for you.
It dramatically increases the chances of a get-together happening!
Without knowing this “hack,” I have operated this way in the past—offering several options for get-togethers, whether it’s hiking mornings or catch-ups with a friend. But I’m going to be much more intentional about it going forward. Give it a try and let me know how it goes!