SOLD!!

Well, we did it! We sold the house. Everything has been pending for a few weeks with the inspection and appraiser, etc. But we finally signed off on everything and we are done! Now, we need to start packing up and gear up for the 1st of probably 2 moves. Yes, I have come to accept that it is highly unrealistic, short of a miracle that is, that our new home will be ready for us come May 15. So, I am mentally (and emotionally) preparing for 2 moves. I figure, if I do that, I will not be upset when it happens. The good news is, that they started digging the basement. It is about a week past due, considering the basement was to be poured by the 10th, but it is a welcome start. I am so happy they started. The kids and I have driven by several times over the last week, and finally today, there was digging! Yay!
I will be posting a picture as soon as I get around to downloading the pics.

I have been enjoying the spiritual exercises I have chosen for this lent. As I mentioned in earlier posts, I am doing the Love Dare as well as Women of Grace. I have found, that I am more aware of my own reactions to undesirable things--you know, no sleep, exhaustion, anything whatsoever annoying to me...which is almost everything when I am tired. But, the Lord has been working with me in this area. I find myself waking up, strike that, leaving my bed after a night with no sleep, and saying to the Lord "so, this is what you are asking of me today?" And he answers, "Yes" and I find myself filled with the grace I need to get through the day. I am grateful...I truly do feel as though, "My cup overflows" Psalm 23.  Am I still tired, yes. Am I extremely grumpy before my "talk" with God, yes. Does he help me anyway...YES!! He is GOOD!!

We are off to dinner at my neighbor's house tonight. They are Indian, and vegetarian, so we will have no issues with today's abstinence from meat. I am looking forward to it.

New Giveaway at Modern Catholic Mom

Here it is. A giveaway of Holy Baby DVDs
I have never seen these dvds, but I assume they can only be good. And yes, Tara, you are probably the only person who will see this. haha. But I do love a good giveaway!!

I won a GIVEAWAY!! YAY!

It is my first giveaway to win. I was just notified today that I won. Here is what was up for grabs:
A copy of Bitter is the New Black by Jen Lancaster.
$10 Starbucks Gift Card
$10 Gymboree Gift Card

My thought when I entered...nothing better than reading and coffee...and cute clothes are great too!!

Here is who I won from...The Young and the Relentless!

Inspiring Quote for today

Here is a quote I found moving today: "Between women and God is often arranged the eternal salvation of husbands and sons. But for this she must be valiant. Strong to uphold purity of life. Strong to keep inviolate the treasure of faith. Strong in every battle of life. Great-souled in the face of calamity, persecution and death. And remember, sorrow is the training ground of strong souls." St. Madeleine Sophie Barat

I also just came upon a truly beautiful reflection. Please read it here.

Menu Plan Monday!

It's my first time ever participating in "real" Menu Plan Monday hosted at the Organizing Junkie. She has a great website, and I am excited to see some new recipes there.
Here is my menu!

Monday: Enchiladas(never got to them last week)
Tuesday: Leftovers: (Bbq Sandwiches or Enchiladas)
Wednesday:Easy dinner(Brian is gone)
Thursday: Salsa Chicken and Black Bean Soup
Friday: Indian Food(at neighbors)
Saturday: Free Night(there is always a missed meal)
Sunday: Ricotta Pasta with Spinach

That is all. you can find WAYYYYY better menu plans at the link above. I am not all here today! Darn time change!