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It’s the end of the world/week…whatev…

Even though it’s Saturday, I figured I’d go ahead and jump in with Jen and her crew for the

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Clearly the world didn’t end. My son says they found another Mayan calendar dating to 3025. I haven’t had time to research his claim, but clearly THAT explains it…or the whole Matthew 24:36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. “ Yes, apparently even the Mayans didn’t know…

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I FINALLY watched Minor Revisions this week. Episode 1 AND 2. All in the same night. The best part was that Hubby watched, also. He NEVER watches TV. Ever. Thinks TV and Technology are the downfall of society. Books are the best. And yet….he watched.

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Our youngest had yet ANOTHER round of strep this week. Guess we’ll be paying a visit to the ENT this coming year. Joy.

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Our youngest son clearly jealous of his sickly sister, decided to pull a “complications from the flu 2 weeks ago” stint and develop an ear & sinus infection with diminished lung sounds the next day. Translation: not contagious, on antibiotics and an inhaler=much better. Adding to the stress of finals week.

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Mama’s spidey senses peaked on our son’s health the same night we were to go to our church’s reconciliation services. Hubby took the rest of the gang whilst son and I trekked to the Pediatric After hours. Translation: He and I will make a visit to reconciliation this afternoon.

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I am reaching my annual “officially OVER food” quota that generally accompanies December and the glut of goods brought into the office, luncheons and my desire to bake and share. Perhaps Santa will bring me some willpower for Christmas. Although Hubby did promise to “help me out” after Christmas…y ‘all pray for me and our marriage on that one, K?

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On that last note, I am lacing up the kicks for a quick walk since we aren’t covered with snow in our area!! And then off to Publix for our supplies for our (8th?) annual “Happy Birthday, Jesus!” luncheon with my grandparents! More food. And quality time. So that surely balances, no? Blessings!

For more Quick Takes, visit Conversion Diary!

It’s the most wonderful (busy) time of year…

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The girls and I at the Nutcracker

Here we are: 12 days until Christmas. Which would explain my semi-absence from the blogsta world. So much is packed into this month. I love it. It’s hectic and chaotic, but it is fun!! The anticipation of Christmas, Advent activities, baking, shopping, it’s awesome! I figured it’s Thursday night so I’d tie this into Quick Takes @Conversion Diary and now TV Fame with Minor Revisions! Woot, woot!!

With so much packed into this month there are things I’ve neglected or have yet to find the time/energy to deal with yet (7 off the top of my head):

hanging Christmas cards up (they are still in the basket we collect them in)
Passing out Advent Anonymous cards (need to print up the notes)
Finish baking (it’s an ongoing process and a tasty one at that!)
blogging
reading blogs
watching Christmas shows
watching Minor Revisions…Plan B is Saturday night @ 10p.m….

However, there is so much I HAVE done with the time I’ve not spent on the above (more than 7):

Walking several times a week (at least 20 minutes…I need some de-stressing)
Maximizing my hour-long lunch break (can you say Power Shopping!)
Burned up the internet with my online shopping (a working mom’s best friend—heck, EVERY mom’s best friend!!!)
Peanut butter buckeyes x 2 (cookie swap and prepping for neighbor sharing)
Attended the Nutcracker with the girls
Working at my J.O.B.
Sent my Christmas cards out
Made a PLAN for the coming week (before the kids get out of school and are in my way at lunch break!)
Picnicked with Hubby and the girls one Sunday afternoon
Prepared kids for various upcoming concerts, Christmas programs, Girl Scout sleepover and birthday parties
Planned for Christmas Eve, dinner, Mass….
Thrift shopped (a whole post really needs to be devoted to that…serious fun!)
Participated in the #AdventPhotoADay contest/photo sharing

Day 13, Feast Day of St. Lucy…The Eyes have it..

And now I shall wake the minions (those still remaining…..the high schooler and Papa are already gone for the day)

So get on with your busy elf….and I’ll check back intermittently! Blessings and Make way for the Lord, Christmas is coming!!!

Christmas deco…Open House

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Welcome and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Love having a 2nd tree! And this tree cost me $3 @ a garage sale a few years back!

Kindergarten project with recycled palm tree wood!

Too pretty for cookies

Our real Maine tree..in spite of the needles, I still love it!

Our HOPE is in the Lord!

Our Angel and friendship ornament

Someone is encouraging snow!

Even the kid’s bathroom has some Christmas spirit!

The stockings are hung…and our youngest is concerned the Big Guy might not be able to reach Mom and Dad’s! P’shaw, I say!!!

Another cookie jar (not in use) and candle Snowman

Keeping track of Advent

Love this Advent wreath of the Nativity!

Kitchen candle and Santa snuffer

Our card, Santa’s plate is ready

Christmas books and cards. The cards will line the spindles as they arrive, it’s AWESOME by the end of the month!!

Advent puzzle calendar and knickknacks

THE reason for the season, and even though we are WAITING on the birth of baby Jesus, we still keep him in the crèche all month-long.

For more fun Open Houses….go check out Katie @ NFPandMe, she’s linking up until Christmas, so you can check out all the new linkups throughout the month! How fun!!

What I wore Sunday (but not to Mass)…

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A nursemaid’s outfit. Consisting of sneakers, running shorts (also good for walking) and a Tshirt…no makeup, no jewelry…bare bones, baby.

This Sunday, the FIRST day of Advent, we missed Mass. URHG!!! We decided to quarantine ourselves and for that I am certain we earned a few brownie points for not subjecting the entire congregation to 1) probable flu with DS#2 and 2) bronchitis with DD#1. Good times, I tell you….good times. Don’t hate. It’s Advent.

And so, after spending $70 at the Pediatric After Hours clinic, I then dropped a Benjamin @ Publix on a Zpack and high quality prescription strength cough syrup/gold. Hoping to be reimbursed for crying out loud. crying. crying. crying.

At this point we decided Mass was most definitely NOT happening and we would rally the healthy-ish people and commence with the Christmas decorating….post to follow once I get the pics up..

So, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it and you should join me in heading on over to Fine Linen and Purple and check out some REAL fashion! Blessings!!

making the trek

Trekking through life: Faith, family, friends and a whole lot of coffee!