Wordless Wednesday: Snow Eater!!

Playing Catch-Up

Allo!

Happy President's Day! Lisbeth was suppose to have the day off but instead is making up a snow day which I suppose make sense winter day for winter day.  Hopefully the weather begins to improve as every snow day going forward will need to be made-up.  We are working on various activities to celebrate 100 days of Kindergarten; which is a bit of a moving target. The 2 teachers have asked for everything to be turned in this Friday in the hope that the 100 day mark will be hit and celebrated next week!!

I need to get a picture of Lisbeth's new smile ~ she lost tooth #3 yesterday ~ her first on top!!

Returning to work has been a bit Shakespearian: "the best of times ~ the worst of times" 'Nough said!

Caitlin is now wanting to stand all the time but still not showing any interest in cruising still preferring crawling as her mode of movement.  Newest words are 'eyes' 'yes' and 'hat'.

40 day Spiritual Workout; A book review

A 40 Day Spiritual Workout for Catholics
Bob Rice

   While I'm sure some of the metaphor was lost on me as a daily workout is not currently part of my lifestyle I did like how the daily 'workout' built from just a bible passages and reflection (Hydration, Reflection) to later include prayers of blessing (stretch)  confessing your sin/accepting God's mercy (fat burning) and muscle building, cardiovascular (seeking God's will and giving thanks for his grace) and (cool down) as the 40 days progressed and the prayer workout intensified.  I found his reflections on the bible passages interesting and thought provoking and liked that the suggested activities also increased in complexity; seemed to fit the model well.

I was not able to get in a workout everyday (so to speak) but was as consistent as I could and completed the book in about 2 months and would recommend to anyone looking for a structured devotional; athlete or not particularly with Lent coming up in about a month.

This review was written as part of the Catholic book reviewer program from The Catholic Company. Visit The Catholic Company to find more information on A 40 Day Spiritual Workout. The Catholic Company has great gift ideas for all seasons of the liturgical year, be sure to check out their Advent selection and Catholic Christmas Gifts.

Quick Takes #151 ~ a bit late

1. Edel Gathering; Really hoping to be able to attend but regardless just so excited that it is happening.
2. On the home front ~ everyone is mobile!! Caitlin has been able to army crawl for a little while now but tended to only do so to reach something just out of reach. As of this week she is up on hands and knees and interested to see where she can get and what she can get into
3. Olympics ~ watcher or non-watcher?? What is your favorite sports?  We (the grown-ups) are both watchers especially of the skating and skiing though I know far less about the favored athletes than usual.
4. We were luck to never lose power in this latest ice storm but the heavy snow and ice will probably prove too much for a couple of trees in the back.  
5. Have been thinking a lot about what to do with this little blog of mine. Have not come to any conclusions but this wonderful post by Cari of Clan Donaldson gave me some good food for thought.
6. I got nothin'
7. The coming weekend may bring us Storm #3 for the week.  Whatever it holds for you ~ have a good one!

Please head over to Jen's for more 7 Quick Takes

Keeping my committments

mostly to myself.

     Towards the end of last year Dwija of House Unseen started posting weekly pictures of her kids (gorgeous btw) and I said to myself "Self what a great idea, lets do that starting in January".  Well in this like so many other ways January kicked my butt.  So for January we going to call it this Month's shots and move forward 'kay.

Someone turned 1

Only picture I could find of Liam was a group shot, ah well.

Mama needs Coffee ~ Wellness Project: Did make a start with this wonderful idea but am recommitting this month to fight the winter blahs by choosing each day in some little way to care for myself.

And so I resolve to take the pictures and take care of myself ~ here's to the new month and a reboot!

Theme Thursday: Barns

Linking up with Cari of Clan Donaldson for Theme Thursday.

When I first saw the topic I was planning on being a spectator; because while I imagine there are wonderful barns a couple hours west of here in Lancaster, suburban Philly not so much.

Then I remembered I had Kids ~ and they had toys....

The Fisher Price has been with us since Lisbeth was tiny and the Melissa & Doug joined us this Christmas.

Now please head over to Clan Donaldson for more Theme Thursday: Barns

What kids say

Linking up with Rosie of A blog for my mom

We are in the midst of potty training with Liam
Mommy: Are you pooping?
Liam: No
Mommy: Are you telling me the truth?
Liam: No

Elisabeth has been fighting a cold this week and so Dr Daddy has been stressing the importance of drinking so she doesn't get dehydrated.

Daddy: Don't fill-up on chocolate milk, you need to eat your dinner
Elisabeth: Do you want me to get dehydrated?

Elisabeth has been very interested in purchasing Caitlin recently and unhappy with the very high price I have been quoting her.

Elisabeth: Ohh I love your baby, how much? And please remember that I'm part of your family so she will still live in this house and you will still be her mom.
Mommy: ????


Please now head over to Rosie's for more What Kids Say!

*older pictures ~ camera misbehaving

*Last day to vote for the Sheenazing Awards