Adoration, Stay at Home University Check In

This morning I attended OCIA and we discussed the order of and meaning of the Mass. I really want to attend Adoration with my Bible journaling supplies and study and worship in tbe physical, the Real Presence, of Jesus. I will be going to at least one weekday Mass this week. Maybe I can do … Continue reading Adoration, Stay at Home University Check In

Full Blown Cold or Something

I have headaches, congestion, a cough, a fever etc. This has been a long day. So was yesterday. Today though I missed a dr appointment and I've been sleeping most of the day. This virus or whatever is knocking me on my butt. Luckily I cooked a 4 cheese macaroni before I got really sick, … Continue reading Full Blown Cold or Something

Lifelong Student

I'm returning to my idea of an at home, self-directed MFA. But to broaden my horizons and seek new sources of inspiration, I might do a personalized curricum and study more than poetry. I'll break the year up into quarters and then further break classes down by month. I'd like to study Catholicism (obviously. I … Continue reading Lifelong Student

Quiet Couple of Weeks

A is having a birthday party next weekend! We're giving the kids pizza, cake, and ice cream. I really hope she has a great time and that all the kids can come. I've been exhausted. The house is pretty much where I want it, except for a couple of boxes. Everything is clean. Now, it's … Continue reading Quiet Couple of Weeks

Books Galore

Our kitchen stuff has arrived! We'll unpack this weekend. Happy 4th! Molly is settling in well. We hope to see the fireworks from our house. We'll see if that's possible. Yesterday I spent more than an hour on Kindle choosing book samples to download. I must have downloaded at least 30! Some samples I have … Continue reading Books Galore

Looking Ahead

I'm looking ahead to a lonely summer. My inlaws arrived yesterday. After they spend a few days here, they're flying A back to Georgia with them. Honestly, my baby flying without me scares me. I will struggle to sleep for the 24 hours or so that she will be traveling. But after that initial, terrifying … Continue reading Looking Ahead

Laundry Day

I have so much laundry to do today! For a while, the washing machine quit working after the power flickered, which slowed me down. But I'm determined to get another load done, maybe two, before my husband gets home. Everything is wet and gray. I can't wait to move. I am so ready to be … Continue reading Laundry Day

Busy Weekend

My inlaws arrived for the weekend last night. We went out to a Greek/Italian restaurant. Then today we took the girls to the mall. L got to use her birthday gift certificate at Sephora. Then we went to Target. After that, we grabbed crepes for lunch. Tomorrow is church, and then the girls will go … Continue reading Busy Weekend