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!

mmmm...Ribs

Well, i have snuck a few tastes of the crockpot ribs, okay, maybe it was an entire rib. I ended up using boneless, because they were on sale, and MMMM. they are yummy. is anyone else having a problem with my lack of capitalization? Well now. Anyway, I turned the crockpot to warm about 3 hours early. They are clearly done now. my crockpot cooks faster than normal I think. I am going to have problems staying away from them. I hope they dont dry out before dinner. I also think I will put out some BBQ sauce with them, even though they taste great without it. Okay, can anyone tell I am hungry? Is anyone there...hahaha...that is really the question.
Sooo...I decided to get The Love Dare on my Kindle. My dad got me that for Christmas, and it only came last week. It is pretty cool. The Love Dare is my first Kindle book. I have to keep my journal seperately. There is a space for it in the book, but because it is digital, you cant use that part. Anyway, it doesnt matter. It is pretty neat. I am going to get a book that both my husband and I will both read...I think Angela's Ashes actually. That will be the hardest thing for me about the Kindle...not getting my books for free from the library. BUT, the fact that I can get it in an instant is pretty cool. Anyway, back to The Love Dare. It is great so far. I really appreciate the challenges, or "dares". It has been somewhat hard, because baby doesnt like to sleep at night, but it seems as though God is providing the grace I need day to day. (Let's not talk about yesterday though...eeek). Wow, very random today!!
My brain must not be in "blog" mode.
I also decided to do Women of Grace again this Lent. I am looking forward to it. I am hoping to go into the study without expectations since I have done it before. I hope I can see things with a fresh take. Several family members and friends are also doing it with me, most for the first time. I hope they like it and get alot out of it too.
Oky Doky. That is about all...oh wait...no it isnt. I have a great friend and also a SIL (2 diff. people)who have been trying to sell their houses, one who has had it on the market for a loooonnng time. Please say a prayer that they can both sell soon!! thanks Peace.

Menu Plan Monday!

Just getting on the ball this morning!!
Monday: Chili
Tuesday: Lasagne and salad
Wednesday: Ribs in the crockpot, with rice and spinach salad maybe?? Never done ribs in the crock, but there is a first time for everything!
Thursday: Enchiladas
Friday: Rosmary-Lemon Salmon with Brocolli
Saturday: PIZZA for kids--Terri's party for us(making a baked Brie)
Sunday: Salsa Chicken and Black Bean Soup

NOW....I need to make my shopping list and get to the grocery...blasted snow!!