Monday Monday

I spent the weekend (Thursday-Sunday) away with some friends and it was so good. There was this old tree on the property and it spoke to me. 

We have entered into Holy Week and I can't even believe it. This week will be a busy one for us! So there are some posts on the horizon for this week before Easter. Happy Monday!

Flowers!

I am just dropping in to say that OUR DAFFODILS have bloomed! Praise everything good you guys it is finally Spring!

This weekend it got up to 71 and M had a soccer game so we were able to enjoy it. And yesterday was pretty warm too. Today it is going to be 75 and we are heading to a big park playdate. Hallelujah!

Sunshine and warmth are doing big things for my soul today! Happy Monday!

Lite-Brite

Some moms have letter boards at their house. Those trendy fun moms. I, however, have taken to making my kids a sign on Lite-Brite. I don't really have a good reason. Wednesday night I just thought it would be fun. 

And they liked it. So I made one for today! 

It was the end of the 3rd quarter today. Thus the 2 hour early out. Only 40 days left! (I am 100% counting down.) 

Spring Life

Today is pretty gloomy. But on the upside, there's no rain expected so we can have soccer practice before Saturday's first game. (And no snow. I don't take that for granted. No snow is the best.) After preschool, we went to The Dollar Tree because M needs some special supplies for school. (Future post in the making. Stay tuned.) 

But we also picked up some Easter-y window clings and she has had a dandy time moving them around the windows on the porch. So much fun. I know Lent and keeping the Easter decorations away but... whatever. 

Here is a snippet of life in our house. 

A Play in One Scene

M is afflicted with a canker sore.

M: My mouth hurts! 

Husband: Well the best thing for canker sores is to gargling salt water. Do you want to try that?

M: No! 

C: (earnestly) No! She should laugh! Because laughter is the best medicine!

Husband and I: (Laughter. Lots of laughter.)

C: You two are using the best medicine. 

The End

So Happy Tuesday. Have a good one! We'll be over here eating peanut butter rollups and rearranging window clings if you need us.

The Week in Bullet Journaling Format

This week has been a busy one but fun. And I took exactly one picture.

This is M's Play-Doh gingerbread girl and tree. This past week has involved: 

•  Mass for Mary on Monday followed by my rosary group. 
• A long walk. 
• Lots of Play-Doh. 
• M's first soccer practice of the season. 
• Our parish's soup supper. 
• The first VBS meeting of the year. (Which also means now I have ten new songs to listen to and memorize!) 
• Playing at the park with friends for two hours! (Oh Spring, we are happy you're here.) 
• My book club met. 
• The kids and Husband went to the school musical Alice in Wonderland. 
• Lunch with a friend. 

It was a busy but fun week and we are excited for the weekend! 

Happy Monday!

Here's a great big ol' Happy Monday from this guy and two of his walrus stuffed animals. 

Here is Pakak and Walrus. The real Pakak has silver caps on his tusks to protect them and if you look closely so do the stuffed animals.

I hope your week is off to a fantastic start. It was sunny here today and our daffodils are starting to peek out so that's pretty much a win in my book! 

Friday Check In

Oh Lent. Why must you be so Lenty?

Seriously, even though we've been on Exodus since January, this past bit is throwing some major things our way. But the positives are that we are approaching things with a lot more grace. With no vices, we are turning towards prayer as our default and that is so wonderful!

The other day something happened and it was a feast day! And I decided I didn't want the specific shake I have been wanting for a while because I only want to associate good things with good things. Having a favorite ice cream treat isn't actually going to make me feel better so it was easy for me to decline.

That is a HUGE step forward for me. It's crazy, that we are already day 61. We are already talking about what will stick. Instagram for me is definitely a goner. While we do miss TV I believe what we watch will be parred down quite a bit. I am SO sad that One Day At A Time was canceled. I logically know that us not watching season 3 yet has VERY little to do with the decision but I still feel a little guilty we couldn't have helped beef up their numbers.

Last night I was able to get together with my original CEW group. It's been a long time since all 7 of us could get together. The bulk of us has definitely been together several times but not ALL of us.

We had such a lovely night catching up, talking life, faith and fun. It was good. And at least right now, our next scheduled get together has us all available again. Yay!

This weekend is bringing some good stuff our way, we are getting together with friends we haven't seen in a long time and that will be so nice. Hopefully, your weekend will be as lovely.