...for hot chocolate. After a whirlwind heat wave we are back in the throes of cold, windy, rain filled days with gloomy skies. So I pulled out a large pot today, added cocoa with 1/2 of the equal amount
of sugar. I like to add a touch of coffee but there was none at hand today. Poured in several cups of milk and heated it over a medium hot burner.
Served it up with animal crackers and enjoyed listening to lions, rhinoceros, and the like, drowning and then being rescued from mugs of steamy hot chocolate.
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Saturday, March 14, 2009
Aditional Update on Timothy
... a friend of the family who was here when Timothy went home with his new family met the gentleman in our local Wal-mart and asked how things were going. It seems they are enjoying Timothy very much! That was so wonderful to hear.
There might not be much happening on my blog the next day or two. It is the last two days of our spring vacation and I have a few cleaning goals to accomplish that feel as impossible as climbing Mount Olympus. If anything there will be pictures posted... I have lots of them - just lacking the time to post them!
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There might not be much happening on my blog the next day or two. It is the last two days of our spring vacation and I have a few cleaning goals to accomplish that feel as impossible as climbing Mount Olympus. If anything there will be pictures posted... I have lots of them - just lacking the time to post them!
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Thursday, March 12, 2009
Please pray for this little baby...
I have been following her story for some months now and more than once thought she was not going to make it! I will be adding her button on the side so you can peek in on her recovery now and then as well.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Timothy...
Monday was D day for Timothy - to the shelter or not? Well - he did NOT go to the shelter, but neither did he stay here. He found a lovely home in the country on three acres with a couple who have raised motherless animals before.
We are missing him, but very happy he has a good home. Meanwhile we are making plans for the summer when we will try to find our furever friend and train him, or her, up into a wonderful companion. And, hopefully, the pup will have already been weaned - so no 3 hr round the clock feeding! Whew -now that we don't miss. Read more!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Evening thoughts...
Two boys, 8 & 12, playing chess.
A 13 yr old entertaining a 9 week old.
An older sister helping a younger one clean their bed off.
An almost 4 yr old asleep on Mummy's lap.
A 15 year old using her 30 minutes of Internet time.
An 18 yr old caring for her niece; many miles away from here.
A mother journaling, father working.
A peaceful night.
A 13 yr old entertaining a 9 week old.
An older sister helping a younger one clean their bed off.
An almost 4 yr old asleep on Mummy's lap.
A 15 year old using her 30 minutes of Internet time.
An 18 yr old caring for her niece; many miles away from here.
A mother journaling, father working.
A peaceful night.
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Monday, March 09, 2009
Baby Cecilia is developing a routine...
... as in routinely filling her diaper to overflowing. She adds variety, though, as to what direction she leaks - up the back, down the leg - up the tummy.
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Sunday, March 08, 2009
Craving Equations...
One Craving for Banana Bread
Company's Coming Recipe Book
+ 45 minutes in the kitchen
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5 loaves in the oven (2 pineapple & 3 banana)
Craving satisfied!
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Company's Coming Recipe Book
+ 45 minutes in the kitchen
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5 loaves in the oven (2 pineapple & 3 banana)
Craving satisfied!
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Saturday, March 07, 2009
How do you know...
... there is a puppy in the house? When you hear Daddy say: "Hey don't forget to wash your hands before you pet the baby!"
Stay tuned to hear more about Timothy's future!
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Stay tuned to hear more about Timothy's future!
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A visitor comes to call
Yesterday I was called down from Mount Laundry by Emma who excitedly explained:
"I was sitting on the door step with Bethany and some girls stopped. They want to talk to YOU Mummy. They are at the door. I think they want directions. "
This statement was punctuated with Emma's excited arms waving about as she pointed here and there emphasizing where everyone was. I made my way to the door still folding a t-shirt.
I opened the door and found three girls on bicycles standing on the edge of our lawn. One of them held out a small puppy and asked:
"Would you like a puppy?"
Before I could firmly say "No - please take it back home.", the oldest one added:
"We found him up the road and we can't take him home 'cause we have two pit bulls."
"Yeah," added the younger girl "and they're gettin' real mean - one bit me yesterday"
The older one who then introduced herself as the mother of the other two stated;
"They sure is and they are only four months old! I wouldn't dare take this little one home to them."
Well - to be honest, I wouldn't have been taking a puppy, let alone my children, home to them either so I took a closer look at the puppy:
No Fleas
Clean Ears
Fat tummy
Willing to allow me to poke and prod...
"Well", I said hesitantly, " I can keep him here over night and then take him to the shelter.
So here he is - our temporary visitor:
This little fellow, who is currently being called Timothy, will be staying until Monday when the Shelter will then be able to take him. They have asked if we will keep him until then as they do not have sufficient staff to care for him - as he is not yet weaned. Oh LORD help us - that is more than enough time to ingratiate himself to us - we CAN NOT make that mistake again!
PS - to Pit Bull owners - I am not against Pit Bulls per say, but to have a member of this breed already showing signs of aggression towards my children is, in my opinion an ominous sign of the future. I was also attacked by a pit bull and badly bitten, at the age of five, so I have personal experience of how aggressive this breed can be if not properly raised and trained.
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"I was sitting on the door step with Bethany and some girls stopped. They want to talk to YOU Mummy. They are at the door. I think they want directions. "
This statement was punctuated with Emma's excited arms waving about as she pointed here and there emphasizing where everyone was. I made my way to the door still folding a t-shirt.
I opened the door and found three girls on bicycles standing on the edge of our lawn. One of them held out a small puppy and asked:
"Would you like a puppy?"
Before I could firmly say "No - please take it back home.", the oldest one added:
"We found him up the road and we can't take him home 'cause we have two pit bulls."
"Yeah," added the younger girl "and they're gettin' real mean - one bit me yesterday"
The older one who then introduced herself as the mother of the other two stated;
"They sure is and they are only four months old! I wouldn't dare take this little one home to them."
Well - to be honest, I wouldn't have been taking a puppy, let alone my children, home to them either so I took a closer look at the puppy:
No Fleas
Clean Ears
Fat tummy
Willing to allow me to poke and prod...
"Well", I said hesitantly, " I can keep him here over night and then take him to the shelter.
So here he is - our temporary visitor:
This little fellow, who is currently being called Timothy, will be staying until Monday when the Shelter will then be able to take him. They have asked if we will keep him until then as they do not have sufficient staff to care for him - as he is not yet weaned. Oh LORD help us - that is more than enough time to ingratiate himself to us - we CAN NOT make that mistake again!
PS - to Pit Bull owners - I am not against Pit Bulls per say, but to have a member of this breed already showing signs of aggression towards my children is, in my opinion an ominous sign of the future. I was also attacked by a pit bull and badly bitten, at the age of five, so I have personal experience of how aggressive this breed can be if not properly raised and trained.
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A photo I was blessed to take...
Thank you Benjamin for showing me how to do the © sign! Now I need to add it to Bethany's photos.
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Friday, March 06, 2009
Some tall guys make some TALL snowmen!
Smoothing out his work.
A stake? Maybe through the heart? We are talking boys here.
Nope - a nose. What was I thinking?
Finishing touches.(Sadly, when Emma decided that Benjamin's snowman needed a candy cane mouth too, he collapsed under her tender pressure on his face. He is but a memory now!)
Checking out his work.
Resting on his buddy.
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Thursday, March 05, 2009
If you are 12 and a boy...
... what is the most logical thing to do if you find a few rolls of plaster cast material? Why you immediately create a fake cast so you can try to fool your piano teacher into thinking you cannot play in the recital this spring.
After you get home from your cool joke - too late you learn that doctors apply a cotton wrap over the skin before applying the plaster. A very painful twenty minutes later you are not only sans the fake cast but also rid of most of the hair on your arm.
Lesson learned - don't try to trick your piano teacher with a fake cast!
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Wednesday, March 04, 2009
More pictures from our snow day
The Creation of a snowman.... by Emma.
Rolling... rolling... rolling!
Rolling some more.
And Nathaniel joins in too - rolling, rolling, rolling...
FINALLY!
Now for a few finishing touches....
Rolling... rolling... rolling!
Rolling some more.
And Nathaniel joins in too - rolling, rolling, rolling...
FINALLY!Now for a few finishing touches....
Adding a candy cane for a mouth, emmm yum!
Now a nose!
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Tuesday, March 03, 2009
If you have a blank spot...
...on your prayer list please add me to it. I am struggling with a few things here and will be mentally on my knees quite a bit these next few days if not weeks! I could use ALL the graces that can be spared, so if you have time to slip me into your prayers - I cannot tell you how much I will appreciate it. Please also keep our 22 yr old son in your prayers as he discerns his future the next couple of days.
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Thank you! Thank you, thank you in advance for all of your prayers.
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She's growing like a weed!
This adorable outfit had to be retired already!The newborn stage is but a fleeting moment in a lifetime.
I am desperate to enjoy every moment of it.
Even now, as I type, Cecilia is resting on my lap on her boppy pillow.
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Monday, March 02, 2009
Are you a twitter?
If so, you really need to check out TweetCatholic.
BTW - do you know who are the three most followed Catholics on Twitter?
No?
Then check out TweetCatholic.
Did I say that TweetCatholic is Sweet?!
And if y'all not 'a twitter' - check it out anyway!
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Snow Day...
...and school is canceled. After all who could resist taking the day to enjoy this....
'Early Morning Sun' by Bethany Rose (10 yrs)
'Icicles' by Bethany Rose (10 yrs)
Enjoying the neighbours driveway!
(You know we are in the south when your neighbour is encouraging the kids to pile snow ONTO the driveway - instead of shoveling it off!) (photo by mum213 :)
I have 2 videos of the sliding - if only I could get the links to work. Maybe my jpgs are too large? Anyone have some ideas - if so could you comment or email me?
(Please, if anyone shares the photos by Bethany give her credit as they are her property! :-)
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'Early Morning Sun' by Bethany Rose (10 yrs)
'Icicles' by Bethany Rose (10 yrs)
Enjoying the neighbours driveway!I have 2 videos of the sliding - if only I could get the links to work. Maybe my jpgs are too large? Anyone have some ideas - if so could you comment or email me?
(Please, if anyone shares the photos by Bethany give her credit as they are her property! :-)
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Today he comes!
Yes! Today the repairman comes to ... repair my dishwasher. Oh I hope it is something that can be repaired easily AND today! My beloved washer is but 6 months old. Surely we have not worn it out already? We are only running it twice a day! Maybe we should have gone with Maytag so that the repairman could stay... as bored as this guy looks!
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