For Today…March 18, 2012

Outside my window…it’s a great day, not too hot, a nice breeze in the air.  It was the perfect day to plant Baby Hulk’s potato plant and Ivy.  Finally.

 I am wearing…orange jeans, a white shirt and my diamond heart.  I love the diamond heart, a gift from Lance, and my jeans.  The fact that they fit makes me happy.

I am praying…for a special intention, the Angelus daily for that intention, for my husband to get better, and for the last nine weeks of school to go smoothly.

Moments of grace…my kids showing me how to have a great time, my father giving us the best time in Austin.  We are sad that Spring Break has ended.  And were sad when my dad left Austin.  Our priest telling us that he missed us last week.

Learning all the time…Spring is officially here, in a few days.  We took advantage of the weather last week by being outside as much as possible.  I plan to continue that until it gets miserable, by Houston’s standards pretty soon.  We’re starting a unit on Spring.  So far Baby Hulk has found books he loves for Fall and Winter.  I am anxious to figure out his favorite for Spring.  (Easter basket gift.)  We’ll be focusing more on Religion as we end out the year.  While we try and live the faith all the time, I will probably incorporate actual lessons until May.

From the kitchen…nothing planned.  Not a good sign.  I had the best and by best, I mean my trifecta of places to eat in Austin.  And eat I did.  A lot.  So it’s back to being smart and healthy.  I’d like to plan a special meal for tomorrow, the Feast of St. Joseph.  We hit the Fish Fry last week.  So good, I’d like to go there again either this week or next.

Around the house…Ready?! My kitchen faucet broke.  NOT KIDDING.  And my phone lines are effed up, as in they don’t work at all.  We thought it might be the actual phones, but after purchasing new ones, realized it is indeed the lines.  Calling the phone company tomorrow.

And…before I left Austin, I had to put on my spare because I ran over something and had a slow leak.  Another new tire to purchase.

Planning…let’s see, my plans worked out for Spring Break, now it’s time to get my drainage pipes going so that the yard can be done in time for our parties.  A hotel room reservation in Tuscaloosa might be a good idea as well.  This week.  Small school plans for the rest of the year also.

Creating…I have some printables I want done yesterday.  This week.  I hope.  I want to make a cute centerpiece for Easter as well.  I need to figure that out soon so I’m not making it for next year.

Finding the joy…in time with my children and being smart enough to recognize when they have done enough for the day.

Reflecting on…ways to let go.

One of my favorite things…vacations.  Small or big, I love time away.  I’ve always been that way.  I really enjoy going places, which sounds dumb, but not everybody does.

A few plans for the week…settling back to normal, a picnic, Audubon Center, baseball games for Goose and Baby Hulk.

A picture to share…