Courtesy of The Simple Woman’s Daybook.
FOR TODAY…March 17, 2010
Outside my window… the weather is gorgeous!
I am thinking… it’s been a really long time since I’ve posted anything on the blog!
I am thankful … that God is working miracles in X’s life.
I am wearing… tan shorts, black top and socks.
I am remembering… that I should have worn something green for St. Patrick’s day.
I am going… to stay home and clean! (After I get off the computer…)
I am reading… furniture details from an Ikea catalog.
I am hoping… to find a Laura Ingalls costume for Bella’s school project.
I am hearing… lots of hammering and sawing as the construction guys are busy with the add-on.
On my mind… there don’t seem to be enough hours in the day.
From the kitchen… chicken tacos and fresh guacamole. Yum!
Around the house… bags of stuff for charity.
One of my favorite things… a perfectly timed hug from my favorite guy.
Pondering these words… Bella’s joke to me the other day: What do you call cheese that doesn’t belong to you? “Nacho cheese.” LOL! I thought that was hilarious.
From my picture journal… The three amigos.
Category Archives: family chit chat
Simple Woman’s Daybook – 3/17/10
Quick Takes 2/12/10
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It seems that I hardly ever post anymore. Family life consumes all my time, which is good I guess. I just don’t know how those super Catholic moms do it all – raise 10 kids, homeschool, write books, run the household…I get stressed just thinking about it! LOL! Right now if I can get through the day and care for the kids and get dinner on the table and maybe even get some laundry done and still keep a relative smile on my face, then I call that a heck of a day!
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My sister EL (who sometimes contributes to RoL) is expecting Baby #2. She’s in VA and we were worried that the baby would arrive during the blizzard but it’s past her due date and still no bambino. Say a prayer that all goes well!
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As I type I am listening to the new album from Fair – Disappearing World. Perfect mellow music. Love it. (Now I’m just waiting for the new Lifehouse. Hurry!)
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Tonight Bella and I will attend her Little Flowers Catholic Girls’ club. We haven’t been in a couple months because there was so much going at home with the new baby and the holidays etc. Things are still busy but JP is much easier to care for and Bella misses her friends. I have to admit I am just as excited to go because I miss talking with the other Catholic moms. It’s easy for a busy mom to fall into a duties-only rut and forget the importance of some female companionship!
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And for the LF Valentine’s party we needed to make a home-made item to share. I saw these Double Chocolate Cookies on Barefoot Contessa this week so Bella and I tried out the recipe. They are sooo yum! Make a quick batch before lent starts!
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Okay, what other random thing can I talk about? Oh wait. Big news. We’re adding on! No not to the family (give the body some time to heal!) but to the house. We’re going to convert the garage into another bedroom. (Right now we only have two.) It took months to get through all the red tape and now we were given the go sign. The contractor told me that as soon as we clear out all the STUFF from our garage and the storage cabinets, they can start building. So guess what I’ll be doing this weekend?? I think I better sign up for Danielle’s 40 bags in 40 days for Lent!!
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Lastly, here’s a recent pic of John-Paul, now 5 Ā½ months.
Simple Woman’s Daybook: 1/27/10
Courtesy of The Simple Woman’s Daybook.
FOR TODAY…January 27, 2010
Outside my window… the sun is finally shining! Yay!
I am thinking… it’s been a really long time since I’ve posted anything on the blog!
I am thankful … that Brian is feeling a lot better and is able to return to work.
I am wearing… my cozies.
I am remembering… that I need to call my mom before she flies out to VA to help out my about-to-give-birth sis.
I am going… to burn my mouth on this soup if I don’t let it cool down more.
I am reading…Black as Night: A Fairy Tale Retold by Regina Doman and Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul by John Eldredge.
I am hoping… to get some serious spring cleaning done.
I am hearing… John-Paul’s breathing coming from the baby monitor.
On my mind… the upcoming construction to convert the garage into another bedroom.
Noticing that… I forgot to recharge my iphone.
From the kitchen… I see a big bag of tomatoes that doesn’t know if it wants to be a batch of marinara sauce or salsa.
Around the house… are Thomas the Train engines.
One of my favorite things… an email from an old friend that you were just thinking about.
Pondering these words… A tweet I read this morning: “You can’t EXPECT to get a woman like Mary if you’re not willing to step up and be a man like Joseph.”
From my picture journal… John-Paul turned 5 months old this week. Here he is having his first baby cereal.
…and A Happy New Year!
A Blessed Christmas 2010!
We pray that you all have a happy and holy Christmas! Thanks for being a part of the RoL family! š
Here is a Christmas reflection from Brian’s blog.
A Christmas Reflection
Eternal Word of the Father
Heavenly Light dispelling all darkness and gloom
Come, Come and enter our hearts
Holy baby of Bethlehem
God with us!
Pure and undefiled
Love Incarnate
We worship You!
We praise You!
We adore You!
Little One, lying in a manger
Poor and humble
Have mercy on us!
Baby Jesus, Son of Mary
Conquer our richness with Your Holy Poverty
Conquer our pride with Your Holy Humility
Light of the world
On Christmas Day
clothe us with peace, joy and hope!
Amen.