For Today…April 1, 2012

Outside my window…the sun is shining, and it is so freaking hot.  Poor Baby Hulk was so upset.  He has loved reading about the seasons, but he has yet to really experience them.

I am wearing…brown shorts, black sandals and a black t-shirt.  Sunshine is dressed adorable.  I wish I had her wardrobe.

I am listening to…Goose hum Santo, Santo…I am a bad Catholic.  I don’t know my songs in Latin.  Every year, I swear I’m going to learn, and still I haven’t.  The other day, No David was humming another one in Latin.  Music to my ears.

I am praying for…all families, especially those in most need right now, those entering the church on Holy Saturday and a very special intention.

Moments of grace…praying the Stations of the Cross with my children, listening to them talk about it, the prayers of friends, watching my kids in the outdoors, my husband making me a nice dinner.  All beautiful things in my life.

On the menu…I have lots of food in my pantry and freezer, and I have no plans for it yet.  I need to start planning.

On being fit and happy…is this where I sound like a whiny girl and say I’ve gained six pounds and I can’t shake it.  Not even giving up sweets and barely drinking for six weeks has made a difference.  And it wouldn’t be such a problem if I could fit into my shorts.  Four pairs of shorts, out the window right now.  And I work out five days a week.  I guess it’s “having a baby after 40”.  She’s worth it, but still, I’d like to ditch the extra pounds.  Spinning tomorrow, body pumping and major cardio the rest of the week.

Learning all the time…we’re taking it easy this week in preparing for the Holiest of Weeks.  I have one craft I need to make for Easter and the boys will assist with that, lots of books to read and two Spring crafts as well.  Last week we went to the Audobon Center and loved it.  We will continue this each week until the end of the school year.  I am so mad at myself for waiting this long to attend.  We’ll also hit the library for story time this week, something we haven’t done in more than two years.

Around the house…a quick spring cleaning and de-cluttering before Thursday.  Can that really happen?!  Then the decorations for Easter go up late Saturday afternoon.  I am hoping my drainage pipes are done this week, and I can get a small garden for the boys to play around with.  My friend ordered some bulbs for them to plant.  Should be fun, me helping the boys plants something!

Planning…It’s hard to plan when so many things are up in the air, but in my head I’m planning small celebrations for my boys, an anniversary trip and wondering about vacation.  School plans for Baby Hulk are finished for the rest of the year.

Creating…same as last week.  And the week before that.

Finding the joy…in this kid.  He is quite a challenge most days.  By 8 am, he has already screamed or cried and more than likely removed his seat belt.  My patience wears really fast when dealing with him, and often, I am furiously texting Lance about what to do about him.  But I love him and his love for life.

Reflecting on…The Way of the Cross.

One of my favorite things…lunching with my friends and Baby Z.

A few plans for the week…Audobon center, library, The Triduum, get together with my parents, Easter Sunday mass and a egg hunt with friends.

A picture to share…