Tuesday of Holy Week
Many bullocks surround me; the strong bulls of Basan encircle me. They open their mouths against me like ravening and roaring lions. I am like water poured out; all my bones are racked. My heart has become like wax melting away within my bosom. My throat is dried up like baked clay, my tongue cleaves to my jaws; to the dust of death you have brought me down. Indeed, many dogs surround me, a pack of evildoers closes in upon me; They have pierced my hands and my feet; I can count all my bones. They look on and gloat over me; they divide my garments among them, and for my vesture they cast lots. But you, O Lord, be not far from me; O my help, hasten to aid me. Rescue my soul from the sword, my loneliness from the grip of the dog. Save me from the lion’s mouth; from the horns of the wild bulls, my wretched life.
Also, don’t miss the Prayer when Exhausted by Housework that Mrs. L posted! It is keeping me going today!
Spring Cleaning ~ The Goal
Kitchen/Dining Room:
- Remove cobwebs
- Clean Light fixtures
- Dust window sills
- Clean the Window & Sliding Door (Inside & Out)
- Wipe Fingerprints off Walls
- Clean Microwave Inside & Out
- Clean out Refrigerator
- Clean off outside of Refrigerator
- Clean off TOP of Refrigerator
- Clean Oven
- Clean Stove & Fan/Hood
- Run Clean Cycle on Coffee Maker
- Wash Canisters/Knick-Knacks
- Wash Glasses in Cupboard
- Clean and straighten cupboards and drawers
- Clean off top (and under ledge) of Dining table and Polish
- Dust the bottoms of the chairs.
- Scrub Down Cabinet Fronts
- Dust the baseboards
- Clean Under Sink
- Sweep and mop the floor
Living Room:
- Remove cobwebs
- Clean Ceiling Fan
- Clean Light Fixtures
- Clean Mini Blinds
- Dust window sills and front door
- Clean switch plate of hand prints and walls if needed
- Clean phone
- Clean pictures
- Dust furniture and Mantle
- Dust baseboards
- Organize Bookshelves
- Organize the coat closest
- Clean Wood stove
- Vacuum under Couch Cushions
- Vacuum the floor (including under furniture)
Laundry Room / Bathroom:
- Put all Purged Items in Car to Donate
- Put away all Laundry
- Look behind Appliances for socks, etc.
- Remove Cobwebs
- Clean Light Fixtures
- Clean Window Inside & Out
- Wipe Down the Top of the Washer and Dryer
- Clean the Gunk from rim of Washer Door
- Throw Out Empty Bottles and Trash
- Burn all Burn Trash
- Empty the Trash
- Clean Trash Can
- Organize Cabinets & Drawers
- Clean Toilet
- Clean Shower
- Wash Shower Door
- Wash Mirror
- Clean Counter top
- Wash Area Rugs
- Sweep and Mop Floor
Hallway:
- Remove Cobwebs
- Put away items that don’t belong in hall
- Clean Door Knobs, switch plate and walls of hand prints
- Dust baseboards & Doors
- Mop Floor
Master Bedroom:
- Organize Dresser Drawers
- Organize Nightstands
- Organize Bookshelf
- Anything to donate??
- Clean Under Bed
- Put Away Stray Items
- Wash Mattress Pad, Sheets and Dust Ruffle
- Remove Cobwebs
- Wash Windows (Inside & Out)
- Wash Mirror
- Dust light fixtures
- Dust Statue & Crucifix
- Dust Clock & Phone
- Clean Ceiling Fan
- Dust & Polish Furniture
- Clean Fingerprints off Door, Walls & Switch plates
- Vacuum Room Including Under Bed & Closet
Master Bathroom:
- Remove Any Cobwebs
- Clean Light fixtures/Light bulbs
- Wash Area Rugs
- Clean Bath
- Clean Shower
- Remove Water Spots from Shower Door
- Clean Sink & Toilet
- Wash Mirrors & Windows (Inside & Out)
- Clean Candle holders
- Clean Switch plate
- Clean Scale
- Organize Makeup
- Organize Drawers & Cabinets
- Can anything else be thrown out/donated? GET RID OF IT!!
- Empty Trashcan
- Clean Trash Can
- Wash Floor
My Closet:
- Too big of a project to accomplish this week
- Shut door 🙂
Kids Bathroom:
- Remove Any Cobwebs
- Clean Light fixtures/Light bulbs
- Wash Area Rug
- Wash Shower Curtain
- Clean Bath
- Scrub Bath Toys
- Clean Sink & Toilet (Including down side)
- Wash Mirror & Window (Inside & Out)
- Clean Candle holders
- Clean Switch plate
- Straighten Drawers & Cabinets
- Can anything else be thrown out/donated? GET RID OF IT!!
- Wash Floor
Nursery / Guest Room:
- Move Guest Bed to Garage in order to create an actual Nursery/Playroom.
- (Keep or Sell Mattress?)
- Put Away all Laundry that has accumulated
- Organize Changing Table
- Organize Dresser Drawers
- What can go????
- Wash Mattress Pad, Sheets and Dust Ruffle
- Flip Crib Mattress
- Remove Cobwebs
- Wash Window
- Polish Furniture
- Vacuum Room
Boy’s Bedroom:
- Organize Dresser Drawers
- Sort Out-Grown Clothing
- Organize Closet
- Organize Bookshelf
- Organize Toys… Anything to donate??
- Clean Under Beds
- Put Away Stray Items
- Wash Mattress Pad, Sheets and Dust Ruffle
- Flip Mattresses
- Remove Cobwebs
- Wash Mini blinds
- Wash Window (Inside & Out)
- Dust light fixture
- Polish Furniture
- Clean Fingerprints off Door & Walls
- Vacuum Room Including Under Bed & Closet
Girl’s Bedroom:
- Organize Dresser Drawers
- Sort Out-Grown Clothing
- Organize Closet
- Organize Bookshelf
- Organize Toys… Anything to donate??
- Clean Under Beds
- Put Away Stray Items
- Wash Mattress Pad, Sheets and Dust Ruffle
- Flip Mattresses
- Remove Cobwebs
- Wash Mini blinds
- Wash Window (Inside & Out)
- Dust light fixture
- Polish Furniture
- Clean Fingerprints off Door & Walls
- Vacuum Room Including Under Bed & Closet
School Room:
- Remove Cobwebs
- Wash Window (Inside & Out) & Monitor
- Dust light fixtures
- Clear off Desks
- Throw away all pens that don’t work
- Sharpen Pencils
- Empty Pencil Sharpener
- Toss Old Receipts
- Empty Trash can
- Clean Trash can
- Dust Furniture
- Check Supplies of paper, ink, stamps, cards and envelopes
- Vacuum under desks and the whole room
Front Porch:
- Sweep down cobweb and spider webs
- Put Away all Snow Boots
- Put away all Stray Items
- Sweep Deck
- Scrub & Hose off Deck
- Clean Front Door
Car:
- Clean and Vacuum Car
- Wash Inside Windows
- Take all Items to be donated to Saint Vincents
Can this all be done by Wednesday night by me and my five little monkeys helpers????????? I guess we will see!
Our Irish Baby’s…
Isn’t he sweet!?!?
We had a very fun, full day! I was so disappointed that I forgot my flashcard at home today, but Regina had her camera, so hop on over to her blog to see a cute slide show from this afternoon. The kids had such fun playing Bingo, Petting animals, and breaking Blarney Stones.
After our party, since it was late, and we were still in town, I swapped cars with hubby (so he could take the kids home), then Snuggles and I got busy running errands. It took longer than I hoped, but I’m so happy that my shopping is done, and all the kids Easter treats have been purchased!
Today is also my dear father-in-law’s AND my brother-in-law’s birthdays!!
Now, to get those groceries put away…
When Irish eyes are smiling…
In honor of:
“St. Patrick was captured by some bad people. Then he was a shepherd for six years. Then escaped, but then the sailors said, “no, we won;t take you.” But when the dogs wouldn’t stop barking the captain said, “Oh, all right.” So Patrick went back home. Then he had a dream and heard “come among us again, please Patrick! please Patrick!” So he went back to Ireland to teach about Jesus. St. Patrick was also a bishop.” ~ Captain
“St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. He told people about God, by using the shamrock to tell them about the Blessed Trinity. He made all the snakes go into the ocean. I like St. Patrick because I’m Irish! (big grin!) ” ~ Rascal
“I wike St. Patrick, and even I wike you! Momma, can I please do Spelling Time, cause I know what the letters are!” ~ Twinkle Toes
“This is mines. It’s St. Patrick. See the snakes, momma. I don’t like snakes.” ~ Chiquita
Monday of Holy Week
Today is a busy day in our home! I am Spring Cleaning, then we have a St. Patrick’s play date (even though his feast was suppressed) with friends this afternoon, then I need to head to the store and pick up a some more Easter Eggs–which is totally awesome, we are now very close to hitting $2000–then it’s back home for more cleaning and a light dinner.
Starting today and for the rest of Holy Week our family meals will be very simple, though still nutritious and filling, to add to the sacrifice and help us to become more aware of the austerity of this week — in addition to giving us more time for praying, cleaning and preparing for Easter.
Before I get back to work, I wanted to share this link to a great Detailed Cleaning list in case you are busy Spring cleaning too! It is from Flylady, and is in pdf format. I printed it off and customized it for home.
The Jesus Tree ~ Week Seven
WAHOO!!!! They are ALL made!!!! All 47 of them!!! I am so excited… and thankful that I decided to blog about it since I am sure that if I hadn’t there is NO WAY I would have finished this project this year! I am glad that I did though, my kids are really loving it! If you plan to do a Jesus Tree this next year… START making these NOW! 😉
Day 41 ~ The Last Supper/ Eucharist
Symbol: Chalice w/Bread
Readings: Mt 26:19-29, Mk 14:17-25, Lk 22:14-16
NCPB
Coloring: The Last Supper (Update: The Last Supper)
Day 42 ~ Agony in the Garden / Betrayal
Symbol: Praying Hands
Readings: Mt 26:30-56, Mk 14:32-52, Jn 18:1-12
NCPB
Coloring: Jesus Praying in the Garden (Update: Agony in the Garden)
Day 43 ~ Peter Denies Jesus
Symbol: Rooster Head
Readings: Mt 26:69-75, Mk 14:66-72, Jn 18:14-27
NCPB
Coloring: Peter’s Denial
Just for Fun: Peter’s Confession Word Search
Day 44 ~ Pilate Presents Jesus to the People
Symbol: Red Robe w/Crown
Readings: Mt 27:24-25, Jn 19:4-15
NCPB
Coloring: Jesus before Pilate (Update: Jesus is Condemned to Death or Suffered Under Pontius Pilate)
Day 45 ~ Jesus is Crucified
Symbol: Crucifix
Readings: Mt 27:33-56, Mk 15:22-41, Jn 19:17-30
NCPB
Coloring: Jesus carries his cross, crucifixion, this one, or this one (Update: The Crucifixion; Jesus Dies on the Cross; or Was Crucified, Died)
Just for Fun: Good Friday crossword, word search
Day 46 ~ The Burial of Jesus
Symbol: Draped Cross
Readings: Mt 27:57-66, Mk 23:50-56, Jn 19:38-42
NCPB
Coloring: Death of Jesus (Update: Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross; And Was Buried; or Jesus is laid in the Sepulcher)
Day 47 ~ The Resurrection / Tomb
Symbol: Tomb w/Stone
NCPB
Coloring: Resurrection or any of these from catholicmom.com (Update: The Third Day he arose from the Dead
Just for Fun: Easter Sunday word jumble, crossword or this one, word search or this one, maze, and this decoder
I just found the information to order the kit:
How to Order: You may contact us by mail at Scripture Trees, P.O. Box 715, Willernie, MN 55090-0715,
by email at [email protected], or by phone at 651-426-2174.
Each kit is $10.00 plus shipping.Make checks payable to Scripture Trees.
Not bad for the patterns and all the felt… Leaflet sells the same kit for $21.00!
Palm Sunday
Happy Palm Sunday!!!So far today we:
- Attended an early (7am) Palm Sunday Mass
- Went out to Breakfast at Marie Calendars
- Lit Candle in Prayer Corner
- Made Palm Crosses
- Burned Last years Palms
- Read story and colored pictures for Jesus Tree
- Placed Symbol on our Jesus Tree
- Did our Lenten Calendar activities
- Enjoyed the beautiful weather outside
Still to do:
- Palm Procession while singing “All Glory Laud & Honor“
- Place Palms in place of honor
- Finish the last of the Jesus Tree Symbols to post tonight (sorry, it’s taking so long!)
- Make a Spring Cleaning list of things that need to be done the next 3 days
- Finalize plans for Holy Week
- Watch movie with hubby (It’s SUNDAY!)
- Get lots of rest so I can be ready to start that cleaning tomorrow!
Things to remember for next year:
Possibly make this Palm Banner… It is so neat!
Add some sort of Fig/Date dish to our Menu, since today is also known as “Fig Sunday.”
Hope your all having a wonderful day too! I’d love to hear what you did with your family!
Egg-cellent!!!
You all are totally amazing!! Just look at that basket!! From day one you have exceeded all my expectations with your generosity to the Easter Hope Challenge for the Hadley’s! I have received so many donations, ranging from small to large. Many of you have left donations with out even leaving a comment (I added you to the raffle just the same) and yet others have even donated their chance at winning the basket to the Hadley’s as well! Every single dollar makes a difference, and right now we currently have $1735.00 to give to the Hadley’s!!! Isn’t that just Egg-cellent!!!! 🙂
I want to take a second and thank all the other bloggers that have help me spread the word, including: Danielle Bean, Amy at Knit Together in Love, Regina, Christine at Memories of a Catholic Wife and Mother, Sarah at My Three Little Monkeys, Christy at The Happy Hunting Ground, One Came Back, Laura the Crazy Mama, and The Philosopher Mom, to name a few.
Well, there is still a few days left to claim a chance at winning your choice of a few cool baskets! Wouldn’t it be great if we could come up with another $265.00, and hit the TWO THOUSAND DOLLAR mark? I think we can do it!! Just think, it would only take 26.5 of us donating $10, or better yet, only 11 of us donating $25 each! So, if you haven’t yet, and can possibly spare even just a few dollars, please click that donate button and join in the Easter Hope Challenge.
Irish Names
FYI… The feast of St. Patrick was also moved to March 15th this year. Being Irish, we actually have been doing a variety of St. Patrick crafts and reading quite a few St. Patrick and Irish books this past week in his honor. I just haven’t had a chance to post any pictures… But, I did take this little quiz to see just what my “Irish name” is — not that it isn’t Irish already. 😉 So, I’m going to post the results for you all!
Your Irish Name Is… |
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While I was at it, I thought it would be fun to see what the rest of the family came up:
Hubby is: Aidan Murphy… OK… I’m rotflol!! He is going to love that one!! 😉
Captain is: Donal Duffy
Rascal is: Padraig Power
Twinkle Toes is: Alannah Maguire
Chiquita is: Ella McCarthy
Snuggles is: Gavin Keane
I would love to hear yours!!! Please leave it in the comments if you do the quiz!
UPDATE: FWIW, don’t miss dh’s response over at his blog! HHVF!
“On a side note, Shower of Roses thought it was ROTFLOL funny that I got Aidan Murphy. So instead of going into a panic with TRDMF, I took the SWAG quiz myself and got Cyril Barry. NALOPKT Barry means ‘fair haired’ NTTAWWT, but since I’m not I breathed a great big sigh of relief to discover that the RMV. So instead of thinking ONNTA, I’m LQTM. OAO“
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