Small Successes #8 - Where did the Week Go?

1. I called Ron the Painter and he actually came to finish skimming and painting the ceiling...for nine months we have lived with holes in the ceiling where the old flourescent lights were taken out and the new pretty lights were put in! A few new lights really updated the kitchen - lot cheaper than a whole kitchen renovation!

2. I scheduled a "mommy morning" for myself and attended a presentation by Barbara Curtis on Montessori methods of teaching. I have even implemented two of her ideas for preschoolers! More here tomorrow when I post pictures!

3. I turned, edged, and planted veggies! Tomatoes, onions, beans, and lettuce! Yay spring! I am glad I took pictures last year so I can remember what will come up where in the flower gardens.

Small Successes

1. I successfully changed my blog background to purple for Lent! Thanks Jill.

2. I have continued to pray the Rosary and the prayer of Saint Ephrem daily......much to the consternation of Little E (2 and 1/2) who insists that any prayer around the table be the Angelus! Little sponge.

3. I got up with my dh at 6:15 before Little E was awake and as soon as this is posted my morning quiet time will be up! All before 8 am! YAY me!

Small Successes

1. We attended Mass on Ash Wednesday as a whole family. Daddy had toddler duty and stood in the narthex for most of Mass, but we made it together!

2. I successfully fasted the entire day without mentioning hunger or nibbling before dinner! And we prayed the Prayer of Saint Ephrem with our grace before the meal.

3. I finished our parish book club book Pierced by a Sword. It should prove to be a very interesting discussion, as it is based on a Marian apparition that I do not believe has been authenticated by the Church yet. (Garabandal) It is no literary classic, but it had a postive effect on my prayer life.

Small Successes

1. I took a nap yesterday when I really needed it.

2. I read aloud from Tim's history book "Old World and America" in the kitchen while he grabbed a snack. I haven't taken the time to read any of his history assignments with him in a very long time.

3. I prayed a full rosary every day for the last week, a goal that is frequently back-burnered by tantrums and smallish "emergencies".

Celebrating Small Successes

Three small successes this week:
1. I connected with an older cousin and discovered something about my paternal grandfather that I never knew: His favorite poem was The Duel by Eugene Field. Bonus: Liam memorized it last year in his MODG poetry curriculum!

2. All three kids completed their school work yesterday - happily and without any toddler disasters.

3. I posted a book to paperbackswap, got a request for said book and printed the label for shipping!