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Post by jen51 on Feb 5, 2019 23:57:03 GMT -5
Toasting them is a great idea! If I don't use them when the guests are here, our family will definitely use them with leftover soup or I'll freeze them to use later. I think I'll make croutons with the tops.
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Post by Clotilde on Feb 6, 2019 0:04:51 GMT -5
Dear diary... just kidding.
Today, I planned a total of 10 weeks for my 10th grader. Usually, I do it in 12 week chunks but I just wanted enough to get us through Easter break. I figure I can do the rest of the planning throughout Lent. I want to have some field trip days in May. What pleased me is that I calculated that we will be done early with our school year. I researched literature programs for the next two years. My kids helped get thenhouse ready for a party on Saturday and we had a simple dinner "almost" chicken confit and loaded baked potatoes. It was a pretty low key day but things will pick up tomorrow.
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Post by Marya Dabrowski on Feb 7, 2019 8:34:16 GMT -5
(Not saying this concerning your kids)--I found my kids at around 6 mo. found out it was way more fun for mom to carry me around the house so they can be around all the action than to sit in a bouncy, or sit/lay on the floor:) They are so smart:) They really are so smart! Yesterday I packed her around on my back and she really liked it. It was the first time that I've put any of my babies on my back, and I found it to be much less burdensome then carrying them in the front pack. I've been carrying my little one around in my moby wrap on my back. She's getting used to it. Keeps her moving and keeps my hands free.
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Post by Marya Dabrowski on Feb 7, 2019 23:16:11 GMT -5
Yesterday we had a new family over for sledding, then nerf gun wars. I felt like the mom is lonely and possibly at her wits end but I don't really know what to say that I didn't say, such as, "Please come again." and "I can drive your kids to baseball if it would help you out." I'll say some prayers for her tonight. If you could, her name is Mary.
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Post by jen51 on Feb 8, 2019 9:26:46 GMT -5
God bless you, Marya. Coming from someone who has been at her wits end off and on since my last baby, a simple kind gesture and an offer of friendship is often just enough. Getting out and doing a new fun activity probably refreshed her a lot!
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Post by Barbara on Feb 9, 2019 17:49:40 GMT -5
And now for something completely different: A Fairly Typical Saturday in the Life of an Archetypal Middle-aged never-married woman with Cat.
Early-morning date with the Firestone car repair guys, with whom I am on a first-name basis. With 160K miles, the chariot is always ailing. In the process of the repair, the mechanic broke the strap on my back support cushion. At first the manager said he would pay for a new one, but when it came time to check out, he handed me the key and said the repair ($100) was on him. "Get yourself a really good cushion." I've had countless car appointments, and that was the most pleasant ever.
Then stopped at Michael's craft store for tealights and on to the Catholic cemetery for a visit. This is a densely populated area, and the cemetery is packed, too. I make 2-3 visits a week, either to this one, or to others in the area. It's a strange hobby, I know, and not included in any report I may provide to non-Catholics about what I did over the weekend.
Came home and crunched numbers and worried about paying bills for awhile, then let go of it and wrote Valentines. I sent one to the Firestone place mentioned above.
Saturday is the only day I have the time, energy, and daylight to clean the apartment, so I went at it while listening to sermons and Rush Limbaugh.
Called an elderly friend from Church who has an appointment with an oncologist next week. She's afraid she might have cancer, and from her description of her condition, I think she might, too, though I didn't say so.
Early evening now, which is preparation for Sunday. Reading tomorrow's liturgy, getting clothes ready, praying Rosary. I'm going to a church tomorrow that's 140 miles away, so will be leaving at 6:30 am. It's my favorite place to go, but the distance prohibits frequent attendance.
Cat is announcing the state of her stomach, empty, so I must obey. As all cat-owners know, nobody owns a cat.
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Post by jen51 on Feb 9, 2019 20:26:21 GMT -5
I quite enjoyed that little glimpse into your life, Barbara! Thankyou for posting! Will say a prayer for your poor friend.
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Post by jen51 on Feb 9, 2019 20:29:40 GMT -5
Same ole same ole today, except we set up our grow light system for seed starting. Pretty excited about that. I also found 4 folding chairs on the classifieds for $15! We've been needing more chairs but couldn't afford them. God must have wanted us to have them!
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Post by RitaMarita on Feb 12, 2019 21:08:55 GMT -5
Today I woke up got dressed, said morning prayers with my husband, had breakfast and coffee with him and then packed him his lunch and walked him to the door to wish him a good first day for his new job at Quantico.
I spent the remainder of the morning reading (first time in awhile!) since I came down with bad carpal tunnel in my right hand/arm and have had to take a break from sewing and projects that require a lot of hand movement. The book is called "The Wife Desired" by Leo J. Kinsella. It is a GREAT book and I think that if more women read it with an open mind and heart they might save their marriages and/or have happier ones. It was a gift a friend gave me at my bridal shower which I didn't a good opportunity to read until now. Still haven't finished it, but DEFINITELY recommend it to those of you who might be interested!
After lunch I went grocery shopping. Had to think a lot about the list and get more food than normal because my husband's parents, brother, and grandmother are coming to visit this weekend. My sister Teresa is holding a baby shower for us, and though my family have manh grandchildren, this will be the first on my husband's side. So, his family are SUPER thrilled and excited! 😊
After grocery shopping, then everything had to be organized and put away. Took awhile and afterwards I was exhausted. So, I sat down and read some more of the book as mentioned above until my husband called me om his way home from work. We prayed the rosary over the phone and then I made dinner.
After dinner, I soaked my hands/ to help with the carpal tunnel and well, that is about as far as I have gotten. Not much left to today. 😋😉
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Post by Clotilde on Feb 12, 2019 22:25:13 GMT -5
Today, I spent most of the day filling our a template for my son's current high school transcript. My eyes were tired and I did not finish. I did my portion of active teaching for homeschool, which is pretty easy with the schedule I've implemented. I've been recovering from an extended illness so I took a nap after dinner. We had baked potatoes and schnitzel with jaeger sauce. I got up, the boys worked on clearing the driveway and I've been using any opportunity to teach my oldest to drive so I had him move the car. Next month he starts driver's ed. The middle children are making a chocolate chip cookie bar to snack on. We are going to finish a game of Caverna and tidy up for our guest this weekend.
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Post by Marya Dabrowski on Feb 12, 2019 22:40:24 GMT -5
What did I do today...it's hard to recall. School mostly. Let the kids, even the little ones play out in the snow drifts two, three, and even four times today. A little laundry. My son has a concussion from sports over the weekend so tried to keep him doing as little as possible. That's about all.
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Post by Barbara on Feb 13, 2019 5:35:44 GMT -5
My workplace was closed yesterday because of weather conditions. Though overall not happy with my job, I'm grateful to be able to work from home on snow days. I always think of people who lose a day's pay when weather is inclement.
On the other hand, people who drive snowplows and salt trucks are busy!
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Post by jen51 on Feb 13, 2019 12:08:41 GMT -5
Today I woke up got dressed, said morning prayers with my husband, had breakfast and coffee with him and then packed him his lunch and walked him to the door to wish him a good first day for his new job at Quantico. I spent the remainder of the morning reading (first time in awhile!) since I came down with bad carpal tunnel in my right hand/arm and have had to take a break from sewing and projects that require a lot of hand movement. The book is called "The Wife Desired" by Leo J. Kinsella. It is a GREAT book and I think that if more women read it with an open mind and heart they might save their marriages and/or have happier ones. It was a gift a friend gave me at my bridal shower which I didn't a good opportunity to read until now. Still haven't finished it, but DEFINITELY recommend it to those of you who might be interested! After lunch I went grocery shopping. Had to think a lot about the list and get more food than normal because my husband's parents, brother, and grandmother are coming to visit this weekend. My sister Teresa is holding a baby shower for us, and though my family have manh grandchildren, this will be the first on my husband's side. So, his family are SUPER thrilled and excited! 😊 After grocery shopping, then everything had to be organized and put away. Took awhile and afterwards I was exhausted. So, I sat down and read some more of the book as mentioned above until my husband called me om his way home from work. We prayed the rosary over the phone and then I made dinner. After dinner, I soaked my hands/ to help with the carpal tunnel and well, that is about as far as I have gotten. Not much left to today. 😋😉 I read that book last year. It's good! Do you have braces for your carpel tunnel, Rita? I had it bad during my first pregnancy and that is the only thing that would help me! I got them from Walmart.
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Post by Voxxkowalski on Feb 13, 2019 12:40:10 GMT -5
will that book make wifes ashamed or inspired. My wife wants to do right but some books seem to push an unattainable ideal...or are scolding. I love and adore my wife but neither of us were raised in any traditional setting...so sometimes we feel broken beyond repair when we read about "perfect" husbands and wives.
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Post by Clotilde on Feb 13, 2019 14:47:06 GMT -5
will that book make wifes ashamed or inspired. My wife wants to do right but some books seem to push an unattainable ideal...or are scolding. I love and adore my wife but neither of us were raised in any traditional setting...so sometimes we feel broken beyond repair when we read about "perfect" husbands and wives. I think the best two authors I have read that avoid this are St. Francis de Sales, and Fr. Faber. They make you want to be good and to do better but they also know how to approach the common man. I picked up a book on parenting, an older book written for Catholic parents, and I was surprised so many people had recommended it. It was not at all effective for the average parent. In fact, it seemed to have been written for the kind of parent that would NEVER want to be a good Catholic parent. So I know what you mean, Vox.
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