Say What?!?! Wednesday

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Eamon: I had a dream I was a spider and I had 4 legs, and I was on my web and I pooped, and then I ate it.

Older Brother: What did the poop taste like?

Eamon: Brown.

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Lilly: Awww, shucks!

Andrew: Lilly, we can't say "Shucks" or "Schitz"...........for real.

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John-Paul: You're being so silly, Andrew!

Andrew: But Mommy is the SILLIEST!!

John-Paul: How come?

Andrew: Because she tackles Daddy all the time! :)

Gratituesday: September 8th

Today I am thankful for the first day of Preschool!

Andrew is in P-4, and Eamon is in P-3. They were so excited to go this morning.

I am blessed for:

the opportunity my children have to go to the best Catholic school in our Diocese...

for their wonderful teachers...

for their strict but loving Principal...

for the rigorous academic setting...

and for all they learn about their faith.

They are learning everything I would want to teach them if I could afford to be a homeschooling mom. For this, I am eternally grateful.

What are you thankful for today?

Machine Washable...

but not machine dryable.

We didn't catch the shoe on the left in time :(

Hi Lo: September 4th

HI's:

1) John-Paul started first grade on Monday. He says it's even "better than Kindergarten". His teacher is AWESOME! Very strict but nice and they are going to learn a lot. He also has his cousin, Bridget, in the class and some great friends from Preschool and K - I think this will be a great year for him.

2) My bestie Laura had her birthday on Tuesday! She is soooo young, only 26! We went out to eat at one of my favorite restaurants with her sister-in-law Rose (visiting from South Africa) and had a great time. Good food, good company, good watermelon sangria - what more could a girl want??

3) Eamon had his P-3 (Preschool for 3 year olds) orientation on Wed. He did wonderfully! Just went in and played with the other kids, didn't miss me at all (sniff, sniff, sigh!). He has 2 cousins in his class, Tommy and Ryan and his teacher is our friend, so he'll be in great hands!

4) Andrew had his P-4 orientation on Thurs. And contrary to what I thought, he was actually shy and nervous. He has been with the same teacher in the same class for 2 years, so this is a bit new for him. I know he'll be okay when school starts because he is a model student. He has his cousin, Katie in his class, as well as his girlfriend Abigail and all his "buddies".

5) Since moving back my CPA exam a month, I have not been studying. I will start after Labor Day, but this freedom feels delightful!

6) Our ice maker in our fridge broke, and when I called to make an appointment for a repair, I found out that we were still covered under the one year warranty!!! Phew, what a money saver! We got a new ice maker for free :)

7) We got our free dinner from Schwann's delivered. We chose the Fiesta Lime Chicken something or other :) Here's the coupon for yours!

LO's:

1) My Mom has pneumonia. She's been really sick for over a week: feverish, weak, exhausted, lost her voice, coughing, not eating, you name it! My Dad says she is starting to sleep better and eat a little now, so hopefully she is on the mend. I can't even visit her because she doesn't want me to get it :(

Feel better, Mom, we love you!!!

2) One of the morning DJ's at our local radio station just passed away this week. She had a heart attack a few weeks ago and died from complications. She was only in her late 30's or early 40's. This touched me so much because I used to listen to her on my drive to work. She was funny and sarcastic and nice. God bless her soul and her family.

What were your highs and lows this week?

Oh Goodie!

Someone left me a present!!

I'm thinking the newly trained Eamon is the generous giver ;)

Oh the joys of raising boys!!

Gratituesday: September 1st

Today I am thankful for Catholic musicians and artists who spread the Word of God in a beautiful way.

Last Saturday, we took our family to go to see Martin Doman in concert. He was great, you can check out his website here. The kids have been singing one of the songs he played all week; My Father's House. Help his family of 8 out buy buying a CD, you won't be disappointed!

Hearing his music and singing along, praising the Lord, and even dancing a little ;) reminded me of being back in Steubenville. Man, I miss that place so much. I hope our kids can go to college there so we can have reasons to visit often - there is nothing like a Mass on that campus.

What are you thankful for today?

P.S. I am also thankful for Laura's birthday and Amber's baby news :)