It's been awhile, again, but life is busy - and it's a good thing, as I am trying to spend less time online. Yes, there are lots of GREAT things that can be found online (especially money-saving stuff, which you KNOW I love!) but being online is a time sucker. The time flies and other things don't get done. The less time I spend online, the more clean my house is, the more I study (hence, the straight A student!), the more time we spend together as a family, the more I stick to my exercise routine! Yes, being online MAY be nice, but it has many downfalls too!
My aunt had a hysterectomy last week - it seems as though the cancer WAS contained in the uterus and she should be ok. God is good.
The kids all had dental cleanings - only 1 small cavity each for Daughter #1 and #3 - Son and Daughter #2 get sealants put on soon.
Daughter #1 has her surgery this week. We pray that they can figure her problems out and that they can be dealt with and gone away, so she doesn't suffer anymore.
Son and Hubby are out snowmobiling. Male bonding time! LOVE my parents, for keeping the sleds - mostly only for the kids now, as no one trail rides anymore.
Tanning is going well - not only am I get color, but the psoriasis is going away - not completely, but I've only gone ten times now. :)
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Fasting
Gospel, Mt 9:14-15
This is today's gospel. I love it. It tells as Catholics why we fast. I also happen to like what my 7 year old daughter said to my mother yesterday while they were discussing what they were giving up (giving up = fasting) for lent (who is protestant and told her in HER religion they don't give up something for lent). She said this: "We give something up for lent because Jesus gave up his LIFE for us." Yep, proud moments in this mommy's world. See, the kiddos GET IT...and are spreading the word. So I turned to my mom and said, "and it doesn't matter WHAT religion you are, you can still give something up, right?!"
So with renewed (thanks 7 year old daughter) fervor, I fast from meat today....if Jesus gave up his life for us, I can give up meat on Friday's during lent....what a small sacrifice compared to what HE gave!
On other news....wait, there is no other new! LOL.....life is moving on as normal, the kids are growing and attending school, Hubby is working more than not - yep, nothing significant to report! :)
14 Then John's disciples came to him and said, 'Why is it that we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not?'
15 Jesus replied, 'Surely the bridegroom's attendants cannot mourn as long as the bridegroom is still with them? But the time will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast.This is today's gospel. I love it. It tells as Catholics why we fast. I also happen to like what my 7 year old daughter said to my mother yesterday while they were discussing what they were giving up (giving up = fasting) for lent (who is protestant and told her in HER religion they don't give up something for lent). She said this: "We give something up for lent because Jesus gave up his LIFE for us." Yep, proud moments in this mommy's world. See, the kiddos GET IT...and are spreading the word. So I turned to my mom and said, "and it doesn't matter WHAT religion you are, you can still give something up, right?!"
So with renewed (thanks 7 year old daughter) fervor, I fast from meat today....if Jesus gave up his life for us, I can give up meat on Friday's during lent....what a small sacrifice compared to what HE gave!
On other news....wait, there is no other new! LOL.....life is moving on as normal, the kids are growing and attending school, Hubby is working more than not - yep, nothing significant to report! :)
Thursday, February 18, 2010
My new routine
I found this website - so rather than making blogging or facebook or e-mail checking my first daily (computer) activity - this is the first site I am going on. Genius, pure genius.
One of the things that I love about my church is the stability. You can go into ANY catholic church ANYWHERE on the globe and that same day the same readings will be THE SAME!! It's awesome. It's unique. I have found the grace, glory and stability of Our Lord, Jesus Christ there.
You walk into any catholic church and you feel something...something different....something that makes you pause, talked in hushed tones, maybe even something that you don't recognize....it's the presence of Jesus, our king!! Some people never know this experience....but I can go to Mass and feel it DAILY....and very minimally feel it weekly at Sunday Mass.
We have our Priest back (extended vacation to his homeland, India) and we are sooo happy!! We've missed him dearly and look forward to his help and guidance in our lives. Praise God!
One of the things that I love about my church is the stability. You can go into ANY catholic church ANYWHERE on the globe and that same day the same readings will be THE SAME!! It's awesome. It's unique. I have found the grace, glory and stability of Our Lord, Jesus Christ there.
You walk into any catholic church and you feel something...something different....something that makes you pause, talked in hushed tones, maybe even something that you don't recognize....it's the presence of Jesus, our king!! Some people never know this experience....but I can go to Mass and feel it DAILY....and very minimally feel it weekly at Sunday Mass.
We have our Priest back (extended vacation to his homeland, India) and we are sooo happy!! We've missed him dearly and look forward to his help and guidance in our lives. Praise God!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
More surgery info
Sorry to leave you hanging about Daughter #1's surgery. There has been a lot of research that has went on (by me) regarding this. Here is the final scoop:
March 4th will be a day of only clear fluids: water, apple juice, jellos, etc.
March 5th will be the day of surgery. She is having the Bravo ph esophageal capsule inserted at that time. She will also have an endoscopy and colonoscopy done while she is under. The Bravo ph will stay in her and monitor her ph level for 48 hours. During this time, we will log what she is doing, what she has eating, what position she was in as well as the time on the monitor to help the doctor try to correlate her symptoms with a diagnosis.
The colonoscopy was just added today. The Doc's MA called and said that he had been thinking about her case and would like to rule out anything that may be occurring in that area as well. I think that it is a good idea, so as not to have to (possibly) put her under again.
I hope and pray that we are able to find something out for her.
March 4th will be a day of only clear fluids: water, apple juice, jellos, etc.
March 5th will be the day of surgery. She is having the Bravo ph esophageal capsule inserted at that time. She will also have an endoscopy and colonoscopy done while she is under. The Bravo ph will stay in her and monitor her ph level for 48 hours. During this time, we will log what she is doing, what she has eating, what position she was in as well as the time on the monitor to help the doctor try to correlate her symptoms with a diagnosis.
The colonoscopy was just added today. The Doc's MA called and said that he had been thinking about her case and would like to rule out anything that may be occurring in that area as well. I think that it is a good idea, so as not to have to (possibly) put her under again.
I hope and pray that we are able to find something out for her.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Been awhile...
Sorry, it's been awhile. Life took a turn down "Crazy Road" and I am just pulling onto "Weekend Alley" now....hopefully calmer and not so busy!
So here's the scoop:
Earlier this week I stopped and got my Grandma flowers and chocolate for Valentine's Day. She LOVES flowers and this seemed like a "good enough" reason to give them to her. She LOVED them!! Plus, we chatted for about an hour, so the visiting was nice too. This morning, I met her for coffee (which translates into breakfast too!) and we had another good morning visiting and getting some things taken care of.
Got a 100% on my Microbiology test - because I'm cool like that! LOL Still waiting on news of the Advanced A and P test....
Today I took my nephew for a few hours. LOVE the little guy (only 8 weeks old) but glad to give him back to his daddy too! The cuddling is great, but not much of anything else gets done when you have an infant in the house.
Today my dad got a call from a local farmer for a "down cow." Although MY freezers are full, my mother and father discussed it and they will store the meat at their house for us, since we go through it so quickly.
Baby has been pretty sick the last 24 hours....the runny nose/cough/sinus thing (SIL: if you are reading this and don't want to visit on Sunday, I understand! I'll drop you a line tomorrow and let you know how she is.) Last night she was up and finally I had Hubby sleep with her in the chair. During the day today she was pretty crabby and whiny - ahh, the life of mom!
Still a little nervous about Daughter #1 surgery in March. I need to do a little more research on it and talk with the doctor about it.
Waiting on our priest returning home from India - the kids have missed him and so have Hubby and I - I'm sure we'll be inviting him over SOON!
Tomorrow will likely be a day of cutting and wrapping meat and hopefully a day of fun at Mom and Dad's - we were planning on taking the kiddos out to ride snowmobiles!
So here's the scoop:
Earlier this week I stopped and got my Grandma flowers and chocolate for Valentine's Day. She LOVES flowers and this seemed like a "good enough" reason to give them to her. She LOVED them!! Plus, we chatted for about an hour, so the visiting was nice too. This morning, I met her for coffee (which translates into breakfast too!) and we had another good morning visiting and getting some things taken care of.
Got a 100% on my Microbiology test - because I'm cool like that! LOL Still waiting on news of the Advanced A and P test....
Today I took my nephew for a few hours. LOVE the little guy (only 8 weeks old) but glad to give him back to his daddy too! The cuddling is great, but not much of anything else gets done when you have an infant in the house.
Today my dad got a call from a local farmer for a "down cow." Although MY freezers are full, my mother and father discussed it and they will store the meat at their house for us, since we go through it so quickly.
Baby has been pretty sick the last 24 hours....the runny nose/cough/sinus thing (SIL: if you are reading this and don't want to visit on Sunday, I understand! I'll drop you a line tomorrow and let you know how she is.) Last night she was up and finally I had Hubby sleep with her in the chair. During the day today she was pretty crabby and whiny - ahh, the life of mom!
Still a little nervous about Daughter #1 surgery in March. I need to do a little more research on it and talk with the doctor about it.
Waiting on our priest returning home from India - the kids have missed him and so have Hubby and I - I'm sure we'll be inviting him over SOON!
Tomorrow will likely be a day of cutting and wrapping meat and hopefully a day of fun at Mom and Dad's - we were planning on taking the kiddos out to ride snowmobiles!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Surgery is scheduled
Daughter #1 will be having surgery on March 5th. Still not sure of all of the details yet, but we should know more soon. We are hoping that this is the answer to our prayers regarding her SEVERE acid reflux problems. I'll post more as we find out....just had to "get it out there" so it was real, I guess.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Another Monday
Yep, it's here....another Monday.
Lots of stuff done already ($100 rebate sent in, faxed out some info, supper ready, 1/2 the clothes folded.....etc - not to mention: kids off to school, kitchen picked up, Baby up and changed and played with.....) yes, the life of a busy mom.
Yesterday was AWESOME.....great day with family in the morning and friends and a good time watching the Super Bowl in the evening.
Our taxes are done and God has seen fit to bless us with more than we have EVER gotten....so we will try to be good stewards of his money and replenish our emergency fund (remember the washer we had to replace the day before Christmas eve?) and put even MORE in it. We are NOT getting ourselves anything...no "rewards" so to speak. I think we have grown enough in faith to realize that we need to cut back on material things - many of which seem to be time-wasters and take us further away from EACH OTHER.
We (maybe, ME) have also decided that there are some people that will get "weeded" from our life, unless necessary. There are a few people that are "pretenders" - those that pretend to care or pretend to want to spend time with us, but never actually do - one of them IS family, but is so depressed that I fear she is beyond help except from our heavenly father. She will remain in our prayers, of course (along with her family) but we can no longer extend ourselves (go out of our way) to include her in our daily life. She is too needy, and it only makes OUR life more stressful. If she wants to be included, SHE will have to put forth the effort.
The rebate mentioned above is another blessing right from God - a $100 rebate for purchasing the washing machine. He knows what we need, when we need it and provided - hallelujah!
Lots of stuff done already ($100 rebate sent in, faxed out some info, supper ready, 1/2 the clothes folded.....etc - not to mention: kids off to school, kitchen picked up, Baby up and changed and played with.....) yes, the life of a busy mom.
Yesterday was AWESOME.....great day with family in the morning and friends and a good time watching the Super Bowl in the evening.
Our taxes are done and God has seen fit to bless us with more than we have EVER gotten....so we will try to be good stewards of his money and replenish our emergency fund (remember the washer we had to replace the day before Christmas eve?) and put even MORE in it. We are NOT getting ourselves anything...no "rewards" so to speak. I think we have grown enough in faith to realize that we need to cut back on material things - many of which seem to be time-wasters and take us further away from EACH OTHER.
We (maybe, ME) have also decided that there are some people that will get "weeded" from our life, unless necessary. There are a few people that are "pretenders" - those that pretend to care or pretend to want to spend time with us, but never actually do - one of them IS family, but is so depressed that I fear she is beyond help except from our heavenly father. She will remain in our prayers, of course (along with her family) but we can no longer extend ourselves (go out of our way) to include her in our daily life. She is too needy, and it only makes OUR life more stressful. If she wants to be included, SHE will have to put forth the effort.
The rebate mentioned above is another blessing right from God - a $100 rebate for purchasing the washing machine. He knows what we need, when we need it and provided - hallelujah!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Compliments.....
Ahhh, it's nearing the end of a busy week.
TWO exams this week.....some crushing news.......Catholic schools week......bil and sil leaving.....dr's appts.....and still, a house to keep running and organized! I pray that next week goes better.
On a good note: today is a day of fellowship. The last day of Catholic schools week, we get together in the church basement and make soup - it's our "Souper Bowl Sale" - and it makes a good amount of money for the school. Chili and Irish potato - YUM!! I must say though, the potato is my favorite - I've even "snagged" the recipe from the mom that keeps it "under-wraps" (yes, it is THAT good, that it is sought after!!)
Tomorrow my newest nephew gets baptized - praise God! And the honor of being Godparents falls to hubby and I - makes me so happy! Not only did my wonderful sil and brother allow me RIGHT IN the delivery room (I mean, how awesome!! Your own, private, 24/7 nurse!!) but they asked us to be his God-parents too....YAY!
Went out to eat as a family last night - haven't done that in AGES! Went to a "buffet" and was in a "back room" - after being there for 20 minutes, a child a little older than our baby came in with TWO adults - and proceeded to make a HUGE racket - screaming - no words, just AHHHHHH.....my two middle girls said they were getting a headache! There was an older couple sitting at a table across from us and Son asked why the lady kept looking at us. Hubby said it was because she saw 5 beautiful redheads that were better mannered than the one screaming child. When they left, both the woman AND man stopped at our table and said we had beautiful, well-behaved children and that our 5 made less noise than that ONE!!
Then, as if to keep the compliments coming, we went to a store to check out some clearance prices and TWO different women stopped to say how cute/well-behaved our children are!! Yes, I am "tooting my own horn" - but it feels good to be able to go out into public and have people notice the GOOD - especially when there are some family members that obviously DON'T know US that have made off-colored remarks!
Then, of course, to Wally-world. Met up with a friend there (unintentionally) and got to chat for a few minutes....but, the neatest thing: they had TONS of clothes for the girls marked down to THREE DOLLARS - some were pants AND shirts....some were CHRISTMAS dresses....yeah, AWESOME!!!
TWO exams this week.....some crushing news.......Catholic schools week......bil and sil leaving.....dr's appts.....and still, a house to keep running and organized! I pray that next week goes better.
On a good note: today is a day of fellowship. The last day of Catholic schools week, we get together in the church basement and make soup - it's our "Souper Bowl Sale" - and it makes a good amount of money for the school. Chili and Irish potato - YUM!! I must say though, the potato is my favorite - I've even "snagged" the recipe from the mom that keeps it "under-wraps" (yes, it is THAT good, that it is sought after!!)
Tomorrow my newest nephew gets baptized - praise God! And the honor of being Godparents falls to hubby and I - makes me so happy! Not only did my wonderful sil and brother allow me RIGHT IN the delivery room (I mean, how awesome!! Your own, private, 24/7 nurse!!) but they asked us to be his God-parents too....YAY!
Went out to eat as a family last night - haven't done that in AGES! Went to a "buffet" and was in a "back room" - after being there for 20 minutes, a child a little older than our baby came in with TWO adults - and proceeded to make a HUGE racket - screaming - no words, just AHHHHHH.....my two middle girls said they were getting a headache! There was an older couple sitting at a table across from us and Son asked why the lady kept looking at us. Hubby said it was because she saw 5 beautiful redheads that were better mannered than the one screaming child. When they left, both the woman AND man stopped at our table and said we had beautiful, well-behaved children and that our 5 made less noise than that ONE!!
Then, as if to keep the compliments coming, we went to a store to check out some clearance prices and TWO different women stopped to say how cute/well-behaved our children are!! Yes, I am "tooting my own horn" - but it feels good to be able to go out into public and have people notice the GOOD - especially when there are some family members that obviously DON'T know US that have made off-colored remarks!
Then, of course, to Wally-world. Met up with a friend there (unintentionally) and got to chat for a few minutes....but, the neatest thing: they had TONS of clothes for the girls marked down to THREE DOLLARS - some were pants AND shirts....some were CHRISTMAS dresses....yeah, AWESOME!!!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Empathy
It's something that you can't teach your children, but you want them to have - empathy.
Towards people, animals, situations....empathy -not to be confused with sympathy - goes a long way.
My 18 month old daughter knows what empathy is. This thrills me. She snuggles and cuddles and pats people on the back that are crying. She runs to the dog when he is barking (she knows he is scared).
The older children know what empathy is also, but there is something neat about seeing it in a baby.....
Towards people, animals, situations....empathy -not to be confused with sympathy - goes a long way.
My 18 month old daughter knows what empathy is. This thrills me. She snuggles and cuddles and pats people on the back that are crying. She runs to the dog when he is barking (she knows he is scared).
The older children know what empathy is also, but there is something neat about seeing it in a baby.....
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Do I like you?
As a Christian, I MUST, right? Well, I guess that I must be cordial, at least...
But I've been thinking that the TRUE test of whether "I like you" or not depends on this:
Have I invited you into my home? You see, my home is MINE. It is my safe place. It is my own little world. It is where I can be me. If I feel comfortable with you, if I like you, then you are invited into my life, into my world, into my home - it's as simple as that.
But I've been thinking that the TRUE test of whether "I like you" or not depends on this:
Have I invited you into my home? You see, my home is MINE. It is my safe place. It is my own little world. It is where I can be me. If I feel comfortable with you, if I like you, then you are invited into my life, into my world, into my home - it's as simple as that.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
It was snowing today.
Falling gently to the ground.
Pretty. Like a snow-globe.
Just how my life feels right now......shaken up
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silent.
Pretty from the outside, but secluded.
Falling gently to the ground.
Pretty. Like a snow-globe.
Just how my life feels right now......shaken up
f
a
l
l
i
n
g......
silent.
Pretty from the outside, but secluded.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Monday. Bleck.
Back to the daily grind. Already unloaded and reload dishwasher - one more time and dishes from the weekend should be done (YAY!) Vacuumed living room - last night it had a confrontation with popcorn - the popcorn won!! Visited with bff on the phone, another friend stopped in this morning to chat - yep - one of those busy days.
I am thinking tanning is in order this afternoon - my psoriasis is looking SO MUCH better!
Had a healthy breakfast (yogurt) and I think that I will do a quick exercise DVD before taking a shower. Then off to - um....Micro, maybe? Or A &P? I can't remember!! LOL
I praise God for the time spent with family this past month. there have been lots of get-togethers and it reminds me that I DO LOVE to have people over.
My new mission: to get an exercise regimen in place. Mon, Wed & Fri - MUST do. I am hoping to start "walking" with friends for lunchtime rather than "going out to lunch" with them. Small, baby steps!!
Back to the daily grind. Already unloaded and reload dishwasher - one more time and dishes from the weekend should be done (YAY!) Vacuumed living room - last night it had a confrontation with popcorn - the popcorn won!! Visited with bff on the phone, another friend stopped in this morning to chat - yep - one of those busy days.
I am thinking tanning is in order this afternoon - my psoriasis is looking SO MUCH better!
Had a healthy breakfast (yogurt) and I think that I will do a quick exercise DVD before taking a shower. Then off to - um....Micro, maybe? Or A &P? I can't remember!! LOL
I praise God for the time spent with family this past month. there have been lots of get-togethers and it reminds me that I DO LOVE to have people over.
My new mission: to get an exercise regimen in place. Mon, Wed & Fri - MUST do. I am hoping to start "walking" with friends for lunchtime rather than "going out to lunch" with them. Small, baby steps!!
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