7 Quick Takes Friday (vol. 8)

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Yesterday was Isabelle's 12th birthday! The kids are growing so fast! It was also my good friend's bday, Blair!! Blair was there at Isabelle's very first birthday!! She is one friend who's bday I will never forget (for obvious reasons!!). Happy Belated Birthday Isabelle and Blair!

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Dear friends have lost their son to a drowning. I asked you to pray for her a couple of days ago. Please keep them in your prayers as this must be such a profound loss for both them and their kids. Little Augustine (Gus Gus) was 2 yo and was the 11th child of 12. He will really be missed.

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I've been hugging my little ones and trying to be less busy. A friend once told me that "BUSY" stands for "Busy Under Satan's Yoke." I hate it when I go to bed feeling like I didn't do the most important things that day. I'm struggling to stay with a schedule but this post has really inspired me to see things differently. Instead of seeing schedules as a yoke, I'm trying to see chaos as the heavy yoke My Lord wishes to lighten for me. I'm trying to get over my stubbornness. Daily Mass is a must if I'm to gain a sense of routine and order, and most of all strength and purpose.

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Baby Veronica is being forced to transition over to sippy cups. While I'm still "nursing" her, she's getting frustrated with the "quality" and "quantity" of my milk. She's not a fan of milk so we're currently spiking it with a little bit of Ovaltine.

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This pregnancy's craving seems to be chips: Cheetos and Corn Doritos, to be specific. Last pregnancy I craved avocados and tomatoes. Too bad I'm not as healthy this time around. Maybe that means its a boy? Kolbe does love his chips! ;-)

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Three weeks ago I took an impromptu trip to New Hampshire with Craig. I've never seen so much snow!! I was hoping to meet Shannon but Craig's meeting schedule (it was pleasure for me but business for him) didn't allow time. So, I'll just have to go up again!

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Tonight Isabelle is having a swarm of girls spend the night. Nothing like a slumber party to motivate my girls to clean. They're doing such a great job I don't feel I'm having to do any prep other than ordering cake and pizza. I wonder if I can get them to clean my school room?

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7 Quick Takes Friday (Saturday Edition)

I've always wanted to participate and this seems like an easy way to blog various things. Sorry its a day late!!

1. Last night Craig and I went to hear Dr. Ray speak!! He was wonderful and very funny! We got front row seats since Baby Veronica stayed with Grandma. Dr. Ray reminded me of a few things I need to start implementing. LOL!

2. A dear friend has been heavy on my heart. Please pray for Kelly and a peaceful and holy death. She's been struggling with breast cancer for years and is now saying her good-byes.

3. Veronica is officially walking. She rarely crawls. Yesterday I caught her sitting in a pile of crayons, tasting the assortment of colors. When she saw me she KNEW she was in trouble. Did she crawl away? NO!! She took the time to stand up and tried to run! LOL!!! That little bugger!

4. We just finished week 9 in school. Last year we didn't get to week 9 until right before Christmas. Woohoo! Of course, last year Veronica was born. That's a much better accomplishment than any other. Still, I'm excited that we will get further in our school work than any previous year!!

5. My cell phone is broken. :-( BUT ......

I'm getting a new cell phone!! I assumed I'd be getting an Iphone but Craig is getting me what he uses ..... a Blackberry!! LOL!! Too bad all that technology will be wasted on me! I just need to be able to call people and take an occasional picture or video. Although, seeing as how I'm directionally challenged I'll have to figure out the GPS feature.

6. We've started painting rooms! We've lived here almost 3 years and have yet to paint a wall (bathroom emergency doesn't count) just for fun. We're starting with the girls' bathroom. We're adding wainscoting and a chair rail and painting the walls a pale pink. We're also painting their cabinets an antique cream/white. This way the toothpaste will blend! LOL!

7. Saturday will be a busy day for us! Anna and Sophia are singing for an ordination downtown. Isabelle has a swim meet. And Craig and I are doing our hour at PP for 40 Days for Life.

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