Wednesday -- without words

Welcome March

I am excited about March for some reason... perhaps it is because I am tired of all the snow, that spring break will be here at the end of the month, that the family birthday season starts this month.

put your pants on!!!!

I have this son who loves to walk around the house without his pants..... WHY may I ask do you do this??

His answer is: I like it.

Odd but true - this boy has never liked to wear pants.

Small Successes

It has been a long long time since I have done this and I just felt a need to do it today...


1) I am sticking to my main/public Lenten resolution very well. Thank you Rachel for that post on your blog. I really needed that.

2) I am sticking to working out and the changed eating habits (not using the word diet) and it is paying off. 12 pounds gone! here is to 5 more.

3) Every week I schedule out all the meals and every week I look at them and then change my mind. This means going out and spending money on food when I have a good meal on the plans. Well the last few weeks I have stuck to the menu planning even when I don't want to cook or it does not look that interesting any more. I am the type of person who hates to pack a lunch because what if I change my mind between 7AM and 1PM.

Please join other mom's celebrating their success -->

Nice to hear - Nice to know

Today I was complimented by someone at work about my wieght loss.  That was very nice to hear!  I said thank you and did not discount the compliment.

Also, this person confirmed my thoughts on someone else and their gossipy self.   That was good to hear and to know!

cycle 9....

we are on cycle 9 of Marquette NFP.  It works out really well for us.  Thank you Fr. Josh

Photo's from the past

I found some cd's with photos on them from when the kids were young.  They are now 8,7 and 5 (who is going to be 6 in 18 days).    I really miss the baby days.  I LOVED the baby days.  I was such a good mom then.  I don't think I am a good mom today.  I have very little patience or tolerance for the mis-behavior at this age.  I think I will have to add some prayers to help me with this problem that I have.

Start of Lent

Today is the start of Lent.  40 days of abstinence, fasting, prayer.  40 days to get ready for the resurrection.  40 days to become closer to God.

I just read a blog post on Testoserhome about a women who gave up to God the act of talking over and over about a negative situation.  That has inspired my Lenten resolutions this year.  This is what I posted on her site in the comments.

• It is amazing how someone or something can take you down and those around you. I work with someone who pushes every single button I have and I end up bringing this frustration home to my husband and kids because I carry it with me. I am going to do my best this Lenten season to let it go - give it to our Lord. I started today with a decade of the rosary in the parking lot before I entered the building and a Hail Mary when this person starts to push. I listen, give a thoughtful answer, walk away and pray.

I am hoping that this will work for the next 40 days.  Pray for me

What a weekend

We had a busy weekend - but what is new...

Saturday - kids had basketball.  They all did good.  Colleen's team I think made one whole basket but it is still fun.  Tony ended up sick for the evening.  We took the kids to Conway's and the 5 of us split the Valentine Day special.  It was more than enough for the 5 of us and they sell it for 2!

Sunday - Scout Sunday!  We were late - but what is new.  It seems when we have to be somewhere we are late ;(  The boys recieved their Light of Christ (inster picture here - but I forgot my camera - again!).  Then they recived their awards from the Pack.  Patrick got his Bear and Daniel is nearly a Wolf!  Then both Tony and I were sick - Happy Valentine Day.  Daniel went to a classmates birthday party.  He had fun!  After a free-for-all Sunday night dinner (was supposed to be homemade pizza's) - we watched some Olympics - kids hit the sack and Tony & I watched Couples Retreat -- - FUNNY MOVIE!!!

Monday - President's Day! The kids and I stayed home.  They went outside for a whole 10 minutes before retreating back into the house.  We played the Wii, Cleaned the house, Did Laundry, Watched the Olympics, and just hung out.

Fun day

Today I had a fun day.  I worked out -- LOVE IT!  I lazed around - LOVED IT!  (sort of an oxymoron).  Then I went to Colleen's class and helped with the Valentine Day party.  The kids are too cute-- and of course I forgot my camera - GO MOM

Annoyed

Today I am a bit troubled a bit annoyed with family.  Here are my rants

I removed my rants because they could get people in hot water (edited 2/11)

That is it.....  oh I forgot I am really annoyed with this......

Snow Day

Today is a snow day in Marion County Ohio.  I have no work - our offices were CLOSED! and the kids have no school - again.

I have no idea what we are going to do but we will have fun!

It is still snowing....

It stopped snowing  on Sunday and Monday only to start at 6:30AM and it hasn't stopped.  I am just amazed on how I live in Ohio - where snow happens every winter and they are never prepared for this white stuff.

The roads are terrible and I don't know if they will get any better.  I just hope the kids go to school at least 2 days this week.

SNOW OUTSIDE OUR FRONT DOOR

1:37 YESTERDAY 2/5

7:20 pm YESTERDAY 2/5

8:20 am TODAY 2/6