Outside my window~
A gray, muggy day. Our spring storms are in full swing. Our weather forecast for the next week is the same. Scattered storms, 30% chance of rain. All that means is hot and muggy, with severe storms. We were under a tornado watch for most of the evening yesterday. Nothing says Happy Easter quite like making sure the "tornado closet" is available for quick entry. :P
I am listening to~
The kids play the wii. We're taking the day off. A recoup day after the day of festivities yesterday. We're recuperating our minds, bodies, and bellies. It was a great day, and I need to rest. Maybe a nap later?
I am wearing~
Tan cargo pants, heather blue tank top and white flip flops. My hair in a low pony tail. Thank goodness for pony tails. It's been my styling savior for 6 months now. I hope to get my hair cut next week. At least it will be styled for a few days then. No promises after that. :P
I am so grateful for~
Yummy recipes online. A clean house. Helping hands. Whiffle ball in the backyard. Abundance and plenty.
I'm pondering~
The enigma that is my newborns. My babies never drift peacefully off to sleep. Is this normal? They nurse and squirm and kick and wail... then suddenly, poof, they are asleep. I am sitting there, exhausted and dripping as I gently lay them in their crib and tip toe away. Or I collapse with them in bed, depending on the hour. Do they make babies who get tired and actually go to sleep on their own? I am somewhat serious here.
I am reading~
Library trip today! Thank goodness our local library doesn't charge late fees. We'd have to take out a loan to pay 'em. I need to get The Host for book club....
I am thinking~
About college graduation parties. Lil Sis graduates in almost 3 weeks. What an amazing time it's been, journeying with her. She will live with us for one last summer and then move out for good. I'm excited for summer, and for the time we'll have with her. I'm excited for all she is allowing God to do in her life right now. She is praying and trusting like never before. Given what she's been through (and it's been so rough for her) I'm inspired by her Faith and Hope. She knows like never before that God is faithful. And she is stepping out, with arms wide open, to receive what He will give. And I know it will be abundant. She is an amazing person, and there is so much good in store for her.
I am creating~
Menu plans for graduation weekend. We'll have at least two families celebrating with us. Plus whomever else gets invited at the last minute. :D I want it all to be fun and yummy and not stressful. Yesterday was fun, yummy and not stressful... so can I triplicate that for 3 days in a row? We'll see.
Towards a real education~
Well, it's official. The boys will be at private school next year. It's a wonderful, Catholic, (non-diocesan) private school. It's a family-oriented place where certain tv shows, movies and music artists are banned. It's a place filled with faithful Catholics and classical learning. Where sports and family intermingle. I am so excited for the boys. And I am so certain that this is what God wants for them right now. And yes, I am extremely nervous, but firmly committed. We'll do what it takes to make it work. Praise God for this option in our lives!
To live the liturgy~
Little Dude is really good at hanging out in the baby bjorn,(sleeping and awake) so I think it's time to reinstate friday mass. It would be a long stretch, since we have to be on campus (the local Catholic college has noon mass) later that afternoon for the girls' Irish step-dancing class, but it would be a wonderful way to spend a friday afternoon.
I am hoping and praying~
For many intentions, all virtual, but so very real. I am also praying for family members, for health and peace.
In the garden~
The tomatoes are in, and coming along nicely! We've had a ton of rain the past few days, which gives us great hope for an abundant harvest. My pansies out front have to go... a trip to the farmer's market for more blooms has to happen soon. Shucks darn, eh? :)
Around the house~
Order. I need to create seamless order. I'm tired of the chaos, the mess, and the clutter. My babymoon has been a long one, and it's time to buckle down. The kids helped a ton this past weekend, and I'm inspired to continue the massive clean up. I think they are inspired too.
From the kitchen~
Leftovers! Slow-cooked pork shoulder roast, pasta salad, boston cream pie. It was an awesome feast, with lots leftover. Yum.
One of my favorite things~
Tulips that don't follow the rules.
:)
