Daybook

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FOR TODAY March 26, 2009...
Outside my window...it is sunny and windy; so it looks nice out, but feels cold.
I am thinking...that I need to get back into a routine and also that I will start posting on the fort again soon. Also, I think it is time to take my baby ticker down ...
I am thankful for...the little things that make a difference in life.
From the learning rooms...the kids made this swallow mobile, that Anne had blogged about, to hang from the cieling fan for "Swallow Day" and will be planting a garden this week.
From the kitchen...we made the sugar cookies from
Catholic Cuisine, with blue sugar sprinkles,for the feast of the Annunciation.
I am wearing...my denim tennies, denim skirt, and a red t-shirt that I will change as soon as I'm done with this because I has been spit upon by my cute little baby James.
I am creating...so many things all at once that none of them are getting done :(This is a lenten tree that I made from seeing this one at Shower of Roses, but I am using Dom Guarrenger's Liturgical Year books and making symbols to match it day by day.Needless to say I am a little behind with the symbols, but it's coming along.
I am going...to get more wood for the boys' fort with the money dad made fixing up an old bug and selling it for 3 times what he paid for it. (he's so smart :)
I am reading...not much right now, no time.But I am learning more about HTML :)
I am hoping...our garden works this year.
I am hearing...Peter helping Thomas put on his shoes and Amber play out back.Everyone else is quietly doing math.
A picture thought I am sharing... The circus car (there's 7 clowns in there :)

We were Bug owners for a week! The kids almost voted to keep the VW to play in and forgo the fort...almost.

Love, Gloria

Shamrock says...

Your Shamrock Says You Are Loving

You are balanced, nurturing, and sympathetic. You understand people and love to help them. At times, you get too involved with what's going on in other people's lives. It's hard to remove yourself. You consider yourself a lucky person. Luck always seems to be on your side. You are stylish, in a classic sort of way. You are particular about how you like things.

The Shamrock Personality Test

Daybook

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FOR TODAY... March 16, 2009Outside my window...it is a beautiful, puffy clouded, sunshiny, rainy, Irish day. I think St. Patrick visited us a little early.I am thinking...that if I don't change, nothing else will.I am thankful for...the desk that allen bought for our computer. It is big enough for me to actually do paperwork on and still have room for office supplies and bills and some school supplies too (yes it's big). And I am finally able to keep that dreaded pile of papers off of the kitchen counter :)From the learning rooms...Benjamin is studying the elements and everyone else is focusing on the basics.From the kitchen...I am trying something new, individual meat loafs like burgers with pork & beans, peas and buiscuts from scratch.(update...the meatloaf burgers needed onions! Otherwise, dinner turned out fine, I guess, because it's GONE!)I am wearing...a cotton floral sweater, a blue broom skirt with white flowers, and my favorite old, beat-up Ariat boots that are made from sherling suede and leather. I wish they still made them. *sigh*I am creating...diapers and covers from fabric that I bought Friday, and a mei tai baby pack.I hope they turn out OK.I am going...to get my taxes sent out this week :I am reading...the life of The Blessed Virgin by Sister Anne Catherine Emmerich to the children; interesting.I am hoping...That Allen feels better after taking care of his sore tooth.I am hearing...Amber sing "DO DO DO" while softly playing the piano; too cute!Around the house...our garden needs to get started or we won't have one, and we're goin to need one!One of my favorite things...trying new things.A few plans for the rest of the week: get taxes done, school, and finish mei tai.Here is picture thought I am sharing...James's first photo with his eyes open :)

Little saints

Our home is populated by 8 little saints now! James Joseph was baptized today and it was so good to see Father Alphonsus again too. The twins also made their first confessions.


Holly got to be the proxy godmother for Anne who had to drive the girls to class. She was so proud!

Poor James cried the entire time:( But Holly was such a trooper:)

Sorry this post is so short and disjointed, but life postpardum still needs adjusting and time for much is wanting. As it is, I finished this post 2 weeks late.
Blessings from our family to yours!

~Gloria

St. Antholy, Pray for us.

13.

O glorious Saint! God has given thee the power of working miracles continually, and the favor of answering the prayers of those who invoke thy assistance in misfortune, anxiety, and distress; we beseech thee, obtain for us from Jesus, through Mary, His Blessed Mother, what we beg of thee so fervently and hopefully, if it be for the glory of God and the good of our souls.


Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be

THE MIRACULOUS RESPONSORY OF ST. ANTHONY
By St. Bonaventure
1. If then you ask for miracles, Death, error, all calamities, The leprosy and demons fly, And health succeeds infirmities.
Chorus:
The sea obeys, and fetters break, And lifeless limbs thou dost restore, Whilst treasures lost are found again, When young and old thine aid implore.
2. All dangers vanish at thy prayer, And direst need doth quickly flee; Let those who know thy power proclaim, Let Paduans say: "These are of thee." Chorus:
The sea obeys, and fetters break, And lifeless limbs thou dost restore, Whilst treasures lost are found again, When young and old thine aid implore.
3. To Father, Son, may glory be, And Holy Spirit eternally.
Chorus:
The sea obeys, and fetters break, And lifeless limbs thou dost restore, Whilst treasures lost are found again, When young and old thine aid implore.
Pray for us, St. Anthony,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
O God! May the votive commemoration of St. Anthony, Thy Confessor and Doctor, be a source of joy to Thy Church, that she may always be fortified with spiritual assistance and may deserve to possess eternal joy. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen. http://www.catholictradition.org/Padua/padua.htm#5

Daybook

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FOR TODAY ...February 9, 2009
Outside my window...It is a beautiful, frosty, sunny, morning. I think it will be cold. I miss how I never got cold when I was pregnant.
I am thinking...that I really need to get my act together school-wise, I've been slacking :(
I am thankful for... all of the loving kids in this house always begging to hold the baby:)
From the learning rooms...brush-up on catechism because we get to go to mass tomorrow.
From the kitchen...my easy biscotti recipe for the baptism tomorrow, and pancakes for breakfast today.
I am wearing...my brown corderoy skirt, long socks, an off-white shirt with fall flowers on it and blue fuzzy slippers.
I am creating...no time for that right now:(
I am going...to mass tomorrow for the first time in forever it seems.
I am reading...the life of The Blessed Virgin from the visions of sister Ann Catherine to the boys at night.
I am hoping...I can keep it all together tomorrow as the children haven't been to mass in a long time.
I am hearing...a little baby starting to cry. I may have to cut this short.
Around the house...my MIL has been helping me keep up with the laundry:)
One of my favorite things...an empty laundry basket!
A few plans for the rest of the week:Mass and baptism of James and Julianna (who was born on my birthday!:) tuesday, and James' circumcision on Wednesday.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...James at only a couple hours old;)

A list of crafty blogs for Rinny :)

http://flossieteacakes.blogspot.com/2008/02/peppermint-hearts-recipe.html