Small Successes :: August 6, 2009

Small Successes :: August 6, 2009

"It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that."~ 1 ~Unfortunately one (of our two) local bookstores is in the process of hopefully moving to a bigger town...

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Small Successes :: August 6, 2009

Small Successes :: July 30, 2009

"It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that."~ 1 ~I survived our first week of swimming lessons and, despite a dead car battery yesterday morning -- which...

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Small Successes :: August 6, 2009

Small Successes: July 23, 2009

"It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that."~ 1 ~As of Tuesday night (one week after my little injury) my finger had still not improved at all since...

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Small Successes :: August 6, 2009

Small Successes: July 16, 2009

"It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that."~ 1 ~I took all of my children on another day of errands this past Tuesday. While we were out we recycled a...

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Small Successes :: August 6, 2009

Small Successes: July 9, 2009

"It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that."~ 1 ~I pulled out our favorite Shooting Star, Groovy, and Rocket Popsicle Molds and made jello pudding pops!...

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Small Successes :: August 6, 2009

Small Successes: July 2, 2009

"It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that."~ 1 ~My little brother is MARRIED!!! My small successes that day were getting us all to the church on time...

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Small Successes :: August 6, 2009

Small Successes: June 25, 2009

"It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that."~ 1 ~I SURVIVED Family Camp! 😉 Despite the fact that the forecast showed clear with highs in the 70's, it...

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Small Successes :: August 6, 2009

Small Successes: June 10, 2009

We made it past the 11th week point of this pregnancy! Deo Gratias!! I've made great progress in preparing for the coming year (Wreath II) of Little Flowers! I've finalized our schedule and have ordered ALL the craft supplies (craft kits from Oriental Trading) I will...

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Small Successes :: August 6, 2009

Small Successes: June 4, 2009

After washing and drying 7 loads of laundry yesterday, and then 2 more this morning, I am completely caught up with our laundry! In addition to those loads, I had an additional 5-6 which had been washed over the weekend and never put away. (It was a super busy...

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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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