WoW ~ Week 9

Well, not much to report this Wednesday. I weigh the exact same as last week. I had lost 1 1/2 pounds by last Friday, but I quickly gained it back on Saturday (Baby Shower Luncheon), Sunday (White Chocolate Mocha, Carl's Jr. Burger, and Trader Joe's Snacks), Monday...

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Mixed Emotions

Mixed Emotions

As I've mentioned before, we have had a tutor working with our boys, to teach them Phonics and correct their mild Auditory Processing Challenges, since last March. Mrs. K has been coming each week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings (excluding holidays and...

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Lenten Daybook ~ March 10, 2009

Lenten Daybook ~ March 10, 2009

FOR TODAY: March 10, 2009 Outside my Window... it is overcast right now, but the forecast says "Mostly Sunny." Hopefully the sun will be out soon!I am thankful... that we were able to attend a beautiful, reverent, Latin Mass this past Sunday. It meant spending almost...

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Lenten Cleaning

Lenten Cleaning

Last year I tried deep cleaning our home in less than a week. This year I am giving myself a month! This should give me the time I need to really work on decluttering and not just deep cleaning! ;)Below you will find the schedule I am going to attempt to follow... I...

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Spring Blog-Cleaning

Inspired by Emma and Elizabeth, I am hoping to work on my plan for our Spring Cleaning this weekend, and get started on Monday. My "to-do" list will probably look very similar to last year's, but since I'll be starting a bit earlier, and Easter is later this year,...

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Ten Commandments Lap Book

Ten Commandments Lap Book

Update: You can find our most recent Ten Commandments Lap Book, along with links to the printable documents I created here.  Last month, Rascal made a Ten Commandments Lap Book, as he was preparing for his First Confession. The idea came from The Ultimate Lap Book...

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WoW ~ Week 8

It's Wednesday, and time for me to report this weeks results. This past week, I only exercised twice, but I've been making healthier food choices and eating lots of lean protein, only whole grains (for the most part), lots of vegetables, some fruit, and staying away...

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A Boy and his Tricycle

A Boy and his Tricycle

I know I posted a couple pictures of Snuggles in my Daybook, but I wanted to post a couple more favorites!! Yesterday we had a beautiful sunny day, until the rain hit, and Snuggles insisted on playing outside with his siblings. While we were out there, I started...

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A Lenten Daybook ~ March 3, 2009

A Lenten Daybook ~ March 3, 2009

FOR TODAY: March 3, 2009 Outside my Window... it is quiet and peaceful after the rain we had last night. According to the forecast, it won't be long till the rain is back.I am thinking... I can't believe it is already March! Where did January and February go??I am...

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Book Review:  Saints at the Dinner Table

Book Review: Saints at the Dinner Table

Last fall I signed up to be a book reviewer for The Catholic Company. Once they accepted my application, I was able to choose a book to review from a number of options.As most of you know from my posts here and at my other blog, I love finding cookbooks and recipes...

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Prayer of Mothers

Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.


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