I can't believe I haven't posted this yet!! For those in the somewhat close area be sure to come to the NW Catholic Family Education Conference May 1-2. Registration is $25 today, but goes up starting tomorrow (not sure of the price).
So, for those of you who tried to leave a comment on my friend's site but weren't able to, you dear souls, head on back over there now and give her a HUGE THANKS for reading these books to make life easier for the rest of us.
Check it, dog. Want a cool site to find some good books for your tweenagers? Well, I know just the spot. A friend of mine started a blog with her reviews of books deemed teen appropriate. She personally reads each and every book she reviews, gives a quick synopsis, and lists questionable material it may contain. While she is a great Catholic homeschooling mom, the books she reviews aren't necessarily religious oriented (in fact, most aren't). So, if you want a quick rundown of some good reads, head on over to booksnblather.blogspot.com, give her a "hey there" and bookmark her site.
(who's Johnny she said, and smiled in her special way)
Yeah, why do I even bother with this thing. I guess I like to check in on Wednesdays and say "nope, this wasn't the week, better luck next week."
If you haven't already, head over to Jessica's blog and read about her Easter Hope Challenge to benefit the Hadley's. Once you've read the post click on the donate button on the upper right sidebar. Good luck, I hope you win a cool basket and I pray that a good chunk of change will be raised!Learn more about the Hadley family here.if you don't use paypal, and are one of my peeps, send me a check and an email letting me know you are doing it and I will have her add your name into the drawing--I'll even give her the check :)
My mom just called asking why I haven't updated. No real reason I suppose. I am busy taking an MT course online and pretty much all my free-time is going to that because I am trying to do it as quickly as possible (I still have lots of months left). Today we shall interview {l} as per Keri's examples. Don't worry, {r} will get her turn too, eventually.
I have done relatively well this week, except yesterday. Some friends came over with cupcakes and didn't listen when I said to take the extras back home with them. I had plenty of resolve early in the day but by afternoon it was gone and I indulged. Back on track today though! I have lost since last week but it I am still higher than the lowest I've been on WoW so it doesn't count.
That's what I told Tug tonight. "I cleaned the whole house and I made dinner! I feel so domesticated." It has been some time since I actually cleaned my house but tomorrow some friends are coming over so I spent the day cleaning. Unfortunately I have forgotten how to do it and had a bit of a run-in with the vacuum. The vacuum won!
I also told Tug, "This is why I don't clean!"
When {l} saw me taking a picture of my foot she asked, "Are you seriously going to put that on your blog?" Hell yeah, I earned that bruise and cut today! Ah, the life I lead . . . don't be jealous.
as seen on facebook, as answered by {j} age 3 (and occasionally l and r)1. What is something your mom always says to you?
don't pee in mine undies; {l} try harder; {r} don't run in the house
2. What makes your mom happy?
watch cartoons
3. What makes your mom sad?
that time when grandma couldn't come on the airplane (answered by {l}, not sure what she is talking about)
4. How does your mom make you laugh?
you make a funny face
5. What was your mom like as a child?
you were born in oregon (no i wasnt)
6. How old is your mom?
4
7. How tall is your mom?
like this tall (separating hands just a little bit), free (3) inches
8. What is her favorite thing to do?
you like to go on an airplane
9. What does your mom do when you're not around?
you go on the computer
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
for playing Wii SingIt
11. What is your mom really good at?
taking pictures
12. What is your mom not very good at?
you cannot go on the computer (oh no, i am VERY good at that)
I admit, there are some things I miss about back 'home' . . . especially this place!
Planning of giving the kids green beer. . . perhaps a lap book instead? Someone in our homeschool group emailed a link to a free St. Patrick's Day lap book by CurrClick. I looked at it quickly and it looks ok, though I don't know much about CurrClick. They actually have a whole free section!!
blah. What else to say, not much!! I haven't been good, I haven't even been trying. I just like to make you guys feel good about yourselves~look, I lost weight, Regina didn't, haha. That's me, always putting others before myself.
{r} finally mastered a new trick today
I am somewhat bummed because the Y changed their policy and now instead of allowing those who haven't missed more than 2 classes preregister for the next session they are leaving it to a lottery system so you never know when you will actually get in a gymnastics class. The sessions are 6 weeks so if they don't get in, they won't be doing gymnastics for 6 weeks (possibly longer if they don't get in the next session either). Luckily both girls are in a higher classes (not just beginner) so that ups their odds of getting in but still. . . pretty bummed!
On Thursday, March 5th, the Judiciary Committee of the Connecticut State Legislature launched a major attack upon the Roman Catholic Church. The Judiciary Committee introduced bill #1098/2009 that, should it pass, would deprive the bishop and pastors of any administrative, financial and legal power over their parishes. Please note that if this legislation passes, "it will break the back of the Catholic Church" (Steve Kellmeyer, Bridegroom Press, March 7, 2009).
Dear Connecticut House Leader Christopher Donovan:
Please work with Senate Leader Martin Looney to immediately initiate proceedings to expel Rep. Michael Lawlor and Senator Andrew McDonald for their extreme prejudice against the Catholic Church.
Their shameful introduction of Bill #1098 is so prejudicial and malicious that it makes them unfit to serve the public good.
Please see to their immediate expulsion.
Respectfully,
Just copy/paste into your own email, be sure to sign it with your address, phone, and email.
It is of the utmost importance that this legislation be slapped down immediately before this poison reaches the rest of the states in the Union. It is greatly feared that if Connecticut passes this through, the entire nation will succumb in short order.
of my chinny chin chin.
that we didn't wake up in time to make it to Mass this morning. We thought we were on time until we learned about the whole jump ahead an hour thing. Neither Tug nor I had a clue, why didn't you tell me?? Thanks for nothing!!
having your sister request some fingerless mitts and getting all the way to here
I started off the week horribly but ended strong-ish. The kids had been sick so we didn't make it to the Y for their classes and I wasn't motivated enough to go on my own, but it is back to business now.
from facebook:Ipod Survey
1. Put your iPod on shuffle (does iTunes count? cuz I'm using iTunes).
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
4. Tag 10 friends who might enjoy doing the memo as well as the person you got the memo from.
