OK... I have been a rather lazy blogger this first week of January.Partially, since I am still recovering from my bronchitis... (I am highly sensitive to medicine, and ended up having an allergic reaction to the antibiotics. But, I am doing much better!)Partially,...
... and I WON!!!!I can't believe it!I am SO excited!We had such a busy day yesterday with our Santa Lucia Celebration, our Winter Christmas Storytime, Snuggles first food and then Chiquita getting sick that I totally forgot about the Book Walk... that is, until last...
After seeing Dawn's post about their Winter Holiday Storytime I just had to organize one for my own kids and a few of their friends.I was able to reserve the local library's community meeting room and sent out invitations. It turned out quite well, and I think it...
There are just so many wonderful feast days coming up for us to celebrate during Advent. It is going to be such a fun month as we joyfully prepare for, and then celebrate, the birth of Christ!In addition to our Jesse Tree, Advent Wreath, Advent Calendar and other...
My CHRISTMAS MOSAIC has ARRIVED...The library is open again...(it had closed due to lack of funds)Life is Good!IN ADDITION, the wonderful people over at Hillside Education sent a free gift along with Christmas Mosaic! Wasn't that sweet!?! It is actually one of the...
that Veteran's Day is also the feast day of St. Martin of Tours. He is one of the patron saints of soldiers!I had some great plans to celebrate the feast of St. Martin, or rather, Martinmas day, including making these cool lanterns. (I had previously seen this craft...
Today, after months of being closed, our Library opened back up!! So, after school, I loaded the car up with four of the kids and we headed to town to pick up some books. Chiquita was napping, so she stayed home with Daddy. She was VERY excited to see the new books...
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.
