Dec. 14th 2009 — Family-Centered Snapshots
Outside: Winter has arrived –maybe not officially but the weather certainly says winter. This morning is overcast and cold though I was really hoping for some sunshine after yesterday’s rain. The forecast says partly cloudy but currently all I am seeing is the cloudy. Oh wait, I think I see the sun peeking out . . . no, false alarm. But the house is warm and the coffee is hot so I’m content for now.
On the agenda: Irish dance and helping Miss M break in those hard shoes. Also a dinner to attend though unfortunately I feel a cold coming on. My ears ache as does the back of my throat. I’m going to try and get some rest before the dinner. I don’t think that will be terribly difficult considering I am still sleepy this morning, even after two cups of coffee. But I need to go make beds and tidy up a few things. Seven planner orders have already been mailed so I have at least accomplished something!
In my ears: a whiny, crying 3 yr. old Tiny Miss M who didn’t want to go shopping with daddy and can’t understand why her biggest sister might need a break from her so that she can concentrate. Also, a biggest brother teaching math to younger siblings. I love that!
On my mind: Less than 2 weeks until Christmas begins. We’re in the 3rd week of Advent. Have I finished shopping? No.
On my heart: A local family’s heartache one year after losing their daughter quite unexpectedly. An online friend whose husband leaves today. In my prayers along with so many others.
On my wishlist: “Mastering the Art of French Cooking”. We watched Julie and Julia last week and I have delusions of being able to cook well (and I’m pretty sure my mom’s getting me the book).
On the menu: Spaghetti with meat sauce here –dinner party for Tim and I.
On my bedside table: In Conversation with God.
On my lap: Tiny Miss M , now crying because she bumped her head. She’s better now. I let her watch PBS. I know, I’m a pushover.
On my desktop:
Little imp!
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Michele Q. --
Catholic wife and mother of 10.
Homeschooler, small press publisher, avid seamstress, halfway decent cook. Living the Family-Centered life.
Julie and Julia gave me delusions of being able to cook too. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately for the rest of the family!) our library didn’t have the book so I couldn’t test out the theory.
Belated happy birthday to both Misses M
. And I love, love, love the leotard and ballet shoes.
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