For Today…October 16, 2011

Outside my window…it’s dark.  The weekend is already over.  I hate that.

I am wearing…a red and gray dress.

I am listening to…quiet.  All the kids are in bed.  Lance is watching the game in the other room.  I like quiet.

I am grateful for…ladies brunch, a beautiful weekend, the opportunity to see a friend at Mass this morning, sweet boys, daily mass, the reminder of my wedding vows and perfect timing.

I am praying for…a couple that just exchanged vows, pregnant moms and those that want to be pregnant, a dear friend’s biopsy results, a friend’s sister who has cancer and a couple of special intentions.

From the kitchen…one meal planned.  Need to get moving on the rest of the plan.

From the learning rooms…seriously, there is nothing better than learning with my children.  We’re having fun.  And learning.  And reading.  This week we move to Eggs.  I have some fun things planned and trying not to worry when we don’t get to everything I want.

Around the house…I need to get my Halloween decorations down from the attic.  Then I need to make a list of some very small projects that need to be completed soon.

To live the liturgy…today is the Feast of St. Gerard, the Baby Hulk’s namesake.  The Baby Hulk wanted a cake to celebrate.  I had one cake mix in the pantry, no frosting and nothing to make homemade frosting.  But he was happy with a plain cake.  He really feels special having his own Saint to watch after him.  This is also the month of the Rosary.  I’ve talked a lot about this with the kids, now to pray it together more than we do.

I am reading…I have 4 books due this Friday.  And I really want to read all of them.  Not sure how that is going to work.  I hate library fines, but I don’t want to turn them in before I read them.

One of my favorite things…breakfast food.

A few plans for the week…last week seemed so busy.  I’d really like to take it easy this week.  With that in mind, I want to meet up with Jill and have a play date for the boys this week.

A picture thought I am sharing…

St. Gerard, pray for my sweet boy, today and every day!