Friday, April 26, 2024
Week in Review: Say my Name, Say my Name
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
What's Your Most Popular Post?
I'm in a bit of a writing funk currently, one could say a funk in general, but that mostly has to do with the black eye I developed after the Mohs Surgery on my face. I'm praying it heals by Friday night when we have a fancy schmancy school fundraising event to attend. But that's enough boohooing for me! OK just one more.
Boo
Hoo
Anyways, I thought it might be fun for you all to check your own blogs and leave the link in the comments below to your most read post of all time (or maybe the one you think is the most popular if you don't know how to check those stats).
Here's mine: If Only
I look forward to reading your most popular posts while this case of writer's block passes :)
I'll post the comments here so the links work easily!
From Elisabeth:
Well, isn't this funny because your guest post on my blog is my most-read post. https://optimisticmusings.com/guest-post-welcome-colleen. My recent name post might be the post that has elicited the most comment action? https://optimisticmusings.com/whats-in-a-name
From Dixie:
My most popular recent post was about C.S. Lewis and reading for young teens: https://thehollow.substack.com/p/introducing-children-to-mature-reading
From Jennifer:
My most popular post is my big list of free nature lore books. It makes the librarian in me happy to share book lists: https://bookishfamily.
From Busy Bee Suz:
https://busybeesuz.com/2020/
From Life of a Doctor's Wife:
My most visited post is this one: https://lifeofadoctorswife.
The post that generated the most comments was this one: https://lifeofadoctorswife.
From Laura Pearl:
https://mumsie2five.blogspot.
https://mumsie2five.blogspot.
From Ernie:
http://www.nosmallfeetblog.
I have no idea how to figure out which one has been the most popular. I'm sharing that one, because it had the most comments of recent posts. I'm also gonna share this once, because this is a story that still makes me die laughing.
http://www.nosmallfeetblog.
From Ally Bean:
My most popular post is: Comment Confidential: The Perks And Pitfalls Of Reaching Out To Newfound Bloggers
https://thespectacledbean.com/
Friday, April 19, 2024
Week in Review: Bros, Mohs and Woahs
Take me back |
Sending proof-of-life photos to his mom like a good boy. |
Friday, April 12, 2024
Week in Review: No Soggy Waffles, No Ugly Shops, and No Wasted Food
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Wednesday Workout Wrapup: With a Side of What's the Best Time to Workout?
5 mile run/walk intervals on treadmill
Thursday, March 28:
EPIC III - Day 34 before work
Packed and cleaned house to leave early the next morning
Friday, March 29:
3.5 mile walk with dog in Maryland after the long car ride
Saturday, March 30:
5 mile run
EASTER!!
1 mile walk with dog and littles
Monday, April 1:
Drove home from Maryland and did EPIC III - Day 36
4 mile walk with dog
Tuesday, April 2:
Declan's Birthday!!
EPIC III - Day 37 before work
3 mile walk at lunch
Wednesday, April 3:
EPIC III - Day 38 before work
3.5 mile run at lunch
Thursday, April 4:
EPIC III - Day 39 before work
3 mile walk at lunch
1 mile walk with dog in evening
Friday, April 5:
3 mile walk at lunch
4 mile walk after work with dog
Saturday, April 6:
EPIC III - Day 41
2.25 mile run
2 mile walk with dog and kids
Sunday, April 7:
EPIC III - Day 42 with my shadow:
Me: Please take a photo so we have proof that we used to do this program. |
2.25 mile run
1.5 mile walk with dog and kids
Monday, April 8:
3 mile walk at lunch
EPIC III - Day 43 in evening (too tired to do it before work)
1 mile walk with dog
Tuesday, April 9:
3 mile walk at lunch
3.5 mile walk with dog after work (it was a gorgeous spring day!)
Monday, April 8, 2024
Weekending Whirlwind: Puzzle Completion, Piano Competition, Plenary Indulgence and Pretend Farmers
While Andrew was home for Spring Break, he worked on a puzzle at the kitchen table, and then I didn't want to just pack it away, so I placed it under a clear tablecloth. Then Phil said these would make cute "placemats" and so I will continue working on more puzzles until I have eight puzzle placemats. At my current rate, this project will most likely finish next fall ;)
One piece missing and two pieces with the picture scratched off after being vacuumed up |
Related: Friday nights have changed sooooo much through the years, but I must say that I really enjoy the whole "put on pajamas, eat pizza or something else easy, watch a movie and stay home". Now I guess I need to add puzzling to the Friday night roster. I am adulting so hard.
On Saturday, after taking the little kids on a scooter ride around town, we headed up north of Boston for Alexander's annual piano competition, the New England Music Festival.
Every year, he gets a little older and better but so does the rest of the competition. He competed twice, first in a group of 12 kids, then in a group of 10 kids.
The competition was fierce, and during a break I reminded him that everybody is playing so well, and that "somebody has to come in 8th and 9th and 10th place" so maybe don't expect to win in the top two like usual. He understood and completely agreed with the talent and song choices he was facing. As soon as he had finished, he wanted to drive home and not wait for the awards. His piano teacher was going to be at the awards ceremony and said he would let us know.
The Student and the Teacher |
On Sunday, we went to Mass in the morning, and then Phil had to give a talk to the parents of the religious education kids, so I went home and made Divine Mercy pancakes:
I did not plan on making these, but we just happened to have strawberries and whipped cream in the fridge, so liturgical living for the win! Sacrilicious!
We took the kids to scooter again, this time in the hilly cemetery and they had a blast. Gosh little kids are so fun! Later on, Phil and I went out on a lunch date to a mexican restaurant and then came home and I took a nap while he took the kids to the park. I know I married way up.
Because we all wanted to obtain the Divine Mercy plenary indulgence, we went to Confession at a nearby church in the evening and then out for ice cream after. Eamon and Maggie went in a separate car to meet up with Andrew's girlfriend so that she wouldn't have to go alone...so no photos of those good kiddos. My college boys also went to Confession and I am so grateful for the gift of our faith and kids who choose to live it.
Confession Confections |
Cheers to Clean Souls |
JP took a road trip with some friends this weekend out to a friend's farm in Illinois and sent me the photos and videos to prove it. I am so happy that he has made wonderful friends out at Franciscan and got to celebrate a little with them before they graduate in a month...
We all woke up very tired this morning, so hopefully the week will be calm and relaxing. Hahahahahahaha, a girl can dream!!