Apr
29
The Milestone Man
Since turning 1 yr old, baby A has decided it is time to pass some of those "baby milestones." A few days ago he started to crawl.
Apr
28
Simple Woman's Daybook - A day late
From the Simple Woman's Daybook.
Outside my window...
It is hot, but beautiful!! The sun has been shining all day and there has been a light breeze.
I am thinking...
About the busy week and weekend. Grandma and Grandpa P are coming to visit and Uncle B and Aunt R are coming too!
I am thankful for...
The great family time we had this Sunday. My wonderful husband, the boys and I went to Manassas to see the battlefields and the bluebells.
Outside my window...
It is hot, but beautiful!! The sun has been shining all day and there has been a light breeze.
I am thinking...
About the busy week and weekend. Grandma and Grandpa P are coming to visit and Uncle B and Aunt R are coming too!
I am thankful for...
The great family time we had this Sunday. My wonderful husband, the boys and I went to Manassas to see the battlefields and the bluebells.
Apr
24
Cabin Fever
Earlier today, I was ready to write a post entitled "Am I really cut out for this??" Homeschooling, that is. You see I have been tired. Really tired. Baby A still does not sleep through the night and I have not gotten a straight 8 hrs sleep in, well, a year and 3 days. While J is a good student, he is not the homeschooler who is several grade levels above his age. Most days, I am happy if he actually wants to do his school work. Lately, though he has been tough.
Apr
23
The Easter story as told by my two year old . . . .
This morning, K was impressing us all with his knowledge of Jesus' death and resurrection:
"Jesus died on the cross. "
"Jesus rolled away from the stone."
Not quite right. But, close.
"Jesus died on the cross. "
"Jesus rolled away from the stone."
Not quite right. But, close.
Apr
22
Monkey Manners
A few months ago my 5 year old's K4J group focused on improving manners. The unit was called Monkey Manners. Well, I do not think he listened . . .
Earlier today we were all in the kitchen and I left the room for two minutes and when I came back, J was sitting on the kitchen table, spinning around like a break dancer.
Earlier today we were all in the kitchen and I left the room for two minutes and when I came back, J was sitting on the kitchen table, spinning around like a break dancer.
Apr
21
Happy Birthday Baby A!
Happy Birthday to #3!
1 day old
6 weeks old
10 months old
It is so hard to believe that you are 1 year old already. You have been such a blessing to our family.
1 day old
6 weeks old
10 months old
It is so hard to believe that you are 1 year old already. You have been such a blessing to our family.
Apr
20
Simple Woman's Daybook - April 20, 2009
From the Simple Woman's Daybook.
Outside my window...
It is dark and rainy.
I am thinking...
About baby A. He has been sick the last couple of days. He is sleeping peacefully now. I hope he wakes up healthy.
I am thankful for...
This quiet morning . . . all of the boys are sleeping in!!
From the learning rooms...
Today we start back to school. I had originally planned to take Holy week and last week off and then we ended up doing school during Holy Week.
Outside my window...
It is dark and rainy.
I am thinking...
About baby A. He has been sick the last couple of days. He is sleeping peacefully now. I hope he wakes up healthy.
I am thankful for...
This quiet morning . . . all of the boys are sleeping in!!
From the learning rooms...
Today we start back to school. I had originally planned to take Holy week and last week off and then we ended up doing school during Holy Week.
Apr
17
Our trip to the JPII Cultural Center
Yesterday we went to visit my hubby at his work. We went to mass with him and then had lunch. Afterwards, we went to the JP II Cultural Center. It has been years since I have been there and many of the interactive exhibits were closed, but the center has a nice kids area that my sons had a lot of fun in.
My little cathedrals building their own cathedral.
The Cathedral.
J making a rubbing of a saint.
J playing the bells in the tower.
My little cathedrals building their own cathedral.
The Cathedral.
J making a rubbing of a saint.
J playing the bells in the tower.
Apr
16
Go, Mom!!
Here are my small successes for the week:
1. I finally got the weight bench set up!! I am too embarrassed to share how long the weight bench sat in a box in my garage, or how long I had it half-set-up. But, it is done! Now, I need to bring in the weights so I can use the bench!
2. I put away my winter clothes and brought our my summer clothes. I have decluttered our bedroom and it looks so nice!!
3. The boys and I met my husband at his work today for mass and lunch.
1. I finally got the weight bench set up!! I am too embarrassed to share how long the weight bench sat in a box in my garage, or how long I had it half-set-up. But, it is done! Now, I need to bring in the weights so I can use the bench!
2. I put away my winter clothes and brought our my summer clothes. I have decluttered our bedroom and it looks so nice!!
3. The boys and I met my husband at his work today for mass and lunch.
Apr
15
Can't Get to a Tea Party?
The combination of rain, cold and a baby kept me away from the Tea Party today. I was sad to miss it as I believe it is important to show up and participate in the political process in one way or another.
If you missed it too, go to Pajamas TV. It has live coverage from the Tea Parties all over the nation.
If you missed it too, go to Pajamas TV. It has live coverage from the Tea Parties all over the nation.
