Some of my closest California friends:
Nothing makes me happier than a home filled with people and laughter.
Super Bowl:
A Walk Through the American Revolution
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The Firstborn had a class/play at school. He was large and in-charge like at home:
Lent
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
This has been the lentiest Lent in fifteen years. Here are a few things we did.
Watched this to keep laughing:
Had lots of rain, cold air, and hail:
The rain brought some rainbows:
Someone wiped his mouth on his clean coat six seconds before we had to leave for school and took my piece of toast. To be fair, he offered to return it.
Attended a couple of women's conferences:
Visited my old friend. Asked for help:
Was told to be a better parent but not asked what was going on or if my choices were to avoid other, worse options. Felt isolated and judged by someone unwilling to hear a different narrative. Reminded me of my old job. Still struggling with that. Pray for me!
Visited with our rector:
Took this one to ER for stitches:
Had the stitches removed six days later. He didn't fuss at all!
Took kids to a new playground:
Asked myself, "Why?"
Celebrated St. Joseph's Solemnity with doughnuts:
Had really good conversations with the kids.
Bought a barbell rack, barbells, and weights to work out the pubescent rage in healthy ways:
Gymnastics
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Sweet Pea has been asking to take gymnastics for years. We found a place where parents can watch. She had a trial day and now wants to sign up.
Awards Ceremony
Saturday, March 25, 2023
The Eldest earned a “Faith-Filled Catholic” award at school. We are so proud of him!
Given Conference
One of the sisters made this for me:
We were told to pick out a “talent,” one of five or six canned options. I don’t know that I fit any, but this was the closest. It seemed like a ridiculous exercise and turned out that I was one of the only people to follow directions. So I took a pic for DH:
This was his response:
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