Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Adoration

Everyday, my kids and I discuss what we are thankful for. Everyday, I wake up so thrilled about the gifts God has given me. I AM IN AWE EVERYDAY. No joke, no lie. Really in sheer awe. I see my kids. I get goosebumps every morning. I take a deep breath to calm my self from the overwhelming sense that " this is big". Those kids, that gift .... WOW. When I have a less than stellar day, somehow, my gaze is shifted up. I see the rich blue sky. The leaves that have changed color. So rich and vibrant. Mushy Mushy. Bleh. I feel this don't you? I am thanking God all of the time for all of my blessings. 

One quick note, often my hubby and I go to mass at different times. He and my daughter went on Saturday. My daughter came home and said" Mommy, there where 90 babies at church today"  My hubby said " Yeah, and she told me that we didn't have to take one because she has been praying to Jesus to put a baby in mommy's tummy"  That's a little weird that a 3 year old wants a baby so bad...cute too. I am sure she will be a great helper when our next child arrives...whenever that may be :)
Have a blessed and safe Thanksgiving. I may blog tomorrow I may not. Peace.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Not bed bugs, bed blogs.

Bed blogging. Do you do it? Do you talk to yourself in blog talk. As if you were writing your blog. Last night I couldn't sleep and ALL I did was bed blog. THE INSANITY! So I guess it is time to get back at it. November is shaping up to be a much better month than last. In fact, by most accounts, I might even go as far to say November has been a stellar month.
My husband and I chimed in our 7 year wedding anniversary. Very nice. His parents gave us money this year? Cant remember getting money for staying married. We have both concluded that they made a bet with someone about how long we would stay married. They must have won and gave us a portion of the earnings:) RIGHT ON!

My Big Boy is in Pre4 class at a Catholic School. I have not been too impressed with a few areas. First, the teacher is barely covering anything faith based. " God is great, God is good, Let's thank Him for our food" is not on my list of traditional Catholic prayers. Prayers can be anything, yes I know. But, I am sending him to a Catholic school, they should say traditional Catholic prayers. Also, the learning is under par. The teacher is not even planning to teach the whole alphabet. Long story short, spoke to the teacher, voiced my concerns.Not sure much was accomplished. Seriously thought about homeschooling. Yes, homeschooling.
I will put a disclaimer right here---if I can think of the right words to say to not make homeschooling mad---
Here's the deal. I probably would not have considered it if I didn't run into so many bloggy Catholic homeschooling families. When I was a kid, the few home schooled kids that I ran in to were a bit-off. Some were my cousins. As a parent, I want my kids to stay innocent. I want them to thrive in a faith filled environment. I am finding that maybe my expectations for Catholic school are too high. I take the responsibility of teaching my kids their faith. I don't put that on anyone else. But, I just thought more would be happening at a Catholic school. My hubby is not on board with the homeschoolin' and really its just a thought. I can see how easy it would be to switch.
To solidify my dorkiness, I went to a Diocesan Adult Enrichment conference this month. I thought it was awesome. The funny part was 99% of the attendees where Catholic teachers forced to attend. Not me, I went as a parent wanting to learn. I thought the info was great for parents. I got to see the bishop. So cool. I learned so many great tools to use with my kids. One, the "you are special plate" At first, I thought, yeah right like I am going to spend the money on that. But the salesman   speaker was very convincing. He and his family use it quite often for one special member of the family to eat off of. Then they write on the back the date and occasion. I know this would be so fun. A great way to make sure we take time to praise our kids.
 Again, thanks for all that keep blogging and sharing. I am mos' def' reading if I am not writing! So excited about Advent.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Just get that light out of my eyes!! I'll talk...I'll talk!

Yes, I've been MIA for the past month. But, I have been busy with home and work, I just could not justify time spent blogging. The good news, I still read your blogs :)  Lots of happy events with all of my bloggy friends. So happy cheer joy to you.  Thanks for keeping your blog updated so I can take a break from my life for a beat.

We live in a cornfield in a new home. We get mice when it gets cold. Every year I think, oh, this year we wont get them. Absolutely gross. This morning we were blessed with our first mouse. This mouse could not sing his name in a catchy tune nor could he cook. He was just gross. I heard those squeaks this morning as I started to shriek myself. I knew we had a captive. My lovely heroic aunt who watches the kids for me during the day was brave enough to dispose of the truant. If left up to me, that stinker would have been left for the hubby to dispose of. So, now back to tiptoeing in my home and looking around corners. I just know I am due for a micey to run up my leg  and scurry in my hair. Worry much? Bleh.

Speaking of little Rattioulle, my son was SO excited about his visit. He could not wait to tell everyone at Pre K. I am sure he will have LOTS of friends over now to the mouse house.

The white Catholic vote. I heard that term several times on the news last night. I was proud that Catholics seemed to rally against this mess that is happening. I cannot believe that our government wanted tax payers to pay for contraceptives and abortions. COME ON. MY MONEY!!!! Right. The whole idea is abhorrent to me. I do agree that there are varying degrees of the Catholic. Those who just identify as Catholic and those who practice Catholicism. Maybe it was just the fact that no one is happy with government. And frankly, most people are either Practicing or Pretend Catholics anyway. Maybe its always been a "Catholic Vote" Either way, I was proud that we made a difference in our vote. Now lets see the REAL change that we have all been waiting for.

We were all out eating a few days ago. At the table next to us was a couple and their baby. My daughter looked up at me and said "Take it!!" I said "What?!"  Again she said "Take it"  She wanted me to take their baby! The couple heard, I laughed it off. But, I guess they are ready for a baby brother or sister. I will also make sure to patt her down  when she is near any baby...just a precaution.

So there you have it. Blogity blog silence shattered. peace.