For Today…May 1, 2011

Outside my window…it’s dark.  I’m tired and am not ready for the week to start.

I’m listening…to a new mix I made.  A mix of some songs from the 90’s.

I am wearing…a black skirt and a beige shirt.

I am praying…the rosary.  With my kids.  Listening to them recite the Rosary was beautiful.  Especially my little boy.

Praying with the new rosaries from Paris. Thanks, Chel!

Speaking of that little boy…he is so funny.  When we are looking for him, he covers his eyes so we can’t see him.  I love that he thinks we can’t see him.  He does this when he is supposed to be napping or we catch him being a bit naughty.

You can't see me.

Where's Snax?

I’m also praying…for Goose.  His effort at school has been less than stellar.  This is an honor roll kid, I know, stupid in first grade, who is now making some really crappy grades.  When I ask him to make corrections, he knows all the answers.  So what is the problem???  It kills me because he is so smart, and I don’t want this to become a habit for him.  I have no idea what to do with him.  I can say that yelling isn’t working.  Although sweet talking isn’t working either.  I have tried both.  The bribe doesn’t seem to be inspiring him either.

My smart little boy...needs to get working.

I am remembering…seeing John Paul II in person.  Twice.  I have been trying to talk about him with the boys, and I’m not sure if they can really understand how I feel about him.  I am praying for his intercession in our lives.

I am grateful…that Chelsea made it home safely from Alabama, for time with Squirt, for my parents who watched the other kids, for a husband who loves sweets as much as I do and the chance to teach my children about Faith.

From the kitchen…full menu planned.  SO happy about that.  Some good tried and true recipes!

Around the house…I just walked into Squirt’s room and decided we need to change his walls around.  Who is going to help me?

To be fit and happy…I love my time at the gym.  I need that hour.  I am happy I trust the ladies in the daycare.  They love my babies.

From the learning rooms…Wouldn’t the shuttle launch have fit perfectly with U week?  Thanks, NASA.  We’ll continue this week making a Styrofoam solar system.  Then we’re talking volcanoes and we’ll make one on Saturday!

A few plans for the week…1560 burger mafia, Discovery Green, Museum, the park…three play dates for the Baby Hulk, plus some learning for him.  Then there is this thing called teacher appreciation week….Who appreciates me teaching Baby Hulk?  What am I getting???  We have plans for Friday night, then Saturday we’re taking my mom to dinner for Mother’s Day and on Sunday we’re trying to head to Pinot’s Palette so the family can paint something for me.  Another busy week.  Plus, we are trying to see Wilco on Thursday.  Something has to give.

A picture thought I am sharing…

Seriously, she is amazing.

Flirting with daddy.