Well, today Princess passed away. Twinkle Toes was not near as sad as Captain had been (and still is!). She responded with an "Aaahhh! Poor Princess!" and went back to her coloring.I had noticed that Princess was not doing so well last night... She kept hiding in the...
Like I mentioned yesterday, I came home from my trip to an amazingly clean home. I was SO excited! However, last night, I was wishing it wouldn't have been so clean. How is he able to do it, and I am NOT?When hubby got home from work yesterday, he asked, "WHAT...
What a busy weekend!!! It is so nice to be back home again, safe and sound. I just love arriving home again after a trip... It makes me realize just how much I really do like being home, and being with my kids! I missed them SO MUCH!!It is also nice to be able to get...
Well, I haven't quite been able to finish my plans for this coming week. However, I will be gone till Sunday night, and so I thought I would post what I have just in case anyone is using these plans.The theme for week 7 of The Garden of the Good Shepherd: A Sticker...
As I mentioned earlier, today I went shopping for clothing!! I really should have been home packing--but, oh well! We had fun... All six of us!Now, since I had all 5 kids with me, I bought more than I should have, and now I need to decide just which I should keep and...
Well... Up until yesterday I was doing good. Yesterday morning I was down 1.5 pounds... However, it looks like that big Italian dinner ruined it. The pasta was just too yummy! So, this morning I was only down a half a pound. I wasn't even able to lose the whole pound...
Not only did my little sister win first place on her last poem,A Mother Mistaken...Another Life Taken,she has just written another amazing poem:An Unheard CallI couldn't make it halfway through without crying.God has given her such a gift with words, I am so glad she...
I just love it when I walk out to the living room to find things like this:They were reading a couple of Spanish dictionary's just for fun!This shot is blurry, but I just thought it was so cute:"Mom!! STOP taking pictures of us!!!!"Oh alright! They are ready for the...
Today is the Feast of St. Catherine of Siena. Be sure to visit Catholic Cuisine for a couple suggestions for celebrating this feast. I will be making Pasta Santa Caterina for my family, and Meredith shared a wonderful recipe for St. Catherine's Peace Bread! In fact,...
So, I just spent the last hour trying to upload the one video/photo that I took today. It still isn't working, and I need to get to bed. Oh well... Since, I am so close to finishing the April Shower of Photos, and I don't want to miss a day, here are a few photos that...
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.
