Monday, January 19, 2015

The Weekend: Potty Training, Scooting and Hiding

So this weekend was full of this, "John Pauly (yes, we call him Pauly) tell me when you need to go potty,  okay?"  Over and over again.  And, it actually has gone quite well.  Two minor accidents on the first day.  One on the second.  And, today, we'll see!  Compared to Carter's 17 his first day, I'd say we're doing okay!
Sophie is on the move.  She's scooting all over the place.  Hard to believe that's already happening, but there's no turning back now.


Peter's been taking great care of the cows he got from Me-Me (my grandmother).  If I were a cow, I'd prefer that over hay, too!
Carter spent the last few days building this little guy and watching him melt.  It was kind of cute.  
Peter has been my grocery store assistant the last couple of times (which I love), and he brought home some cheetos for the boys to share.
And here's the dad of the year.  He makes this all work :)

I asked him to let me take a picture of him the other day to see if my lens was focusing correctly.  I wasn't originally going to post it, but I love it.  
If you're wondering where Carter is in this post, he's hiding.  He's been liking to hide (which I don't like at all).  Take, for instance, Church this Saturday.  I was bundling Sophie up after Mass and looked to see where Carter had gone.  I couldn't find him.  Our Church is on the main highway, and it scares me to death.  So, I hurry toward the door and he pops out from under a pew asking if he scared me.  Relieved, but scared, I told him not to hide again - that it scared Momma!  He said, "Well, I could be dead in the woad!"  Deep breath.

To wrap things up, sweet Bonnie sent an email late last night saying that I'd been nominated for one of her amazing "Sheenazing Awards" - such an honor!  If you feel like voting (now through Friday), you can do that here.  Thanks in advance.


Hope your weekend was wonderful and that your week is even better!


Thursday, January 23, 2014

They are Voting...


...are you?

Head on over to A Knotted Life to vote and find a host of amazing blogs you may or may not have started reading. You won't be sorry.

Have a great one!

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Five Favorites: Bread, Shoes and Sheenazing


Joining with lovely Hallie again for ...Five Favorites, hosted at MoxieWife.com




{1} Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread via The Vanilla Tulip



I had to take a break from pumpkin things for awhile.  This Fall it was overload.  But, when I was reading some of Ashley's blog this week, this recipe caught my eye.  It is delicious (even without the chocolate chips).  Carter said over and over, "Oh Momma, you know I love pumpkin bwead.  Ummmmm.  You are a good cookie, Momma!"  Sold.  It now takes the place of my Paula Deen recipe.  But, beware, no doubling of the recipe is needed :)


My sister sent me this in the mail this week, and I cannot put it down.  Her words are genuine and a treasure for both new and not-so-new marriages.  I only wish I would have read it sooner - it's that good!


Petite Crochet Flower Baby Snap Clip - White, Pink, Orange, Green, Red, Purple - FLAT RATE SHIPPING

How precious are these?!  I found a few in a store in Chicago (for the baby, not me), and wanted a couple more, so I found these on Etsy.  I think they are sweet.



I finally went to a running store to be fitted a few months ago.  I don't run, just walk.  But, these shoes have been so great!  They're light, comfortable, and they don't make anything hurt.  I guess it really does help to get a shoe that's "made for your foot."  Who knew?!


{5} Sheenazing Award Nomination

I was nominated for one of these :)  According to Bonnie, "The Sheenazing Blogger Awards are a fun way to celebrate the excellence in Catholic blogs and are named for Venerable Fulton J. Sheen. Over 160 people nominated their favorite blogs from the Catholic blogosphere (and non Catholic for the Best Blog by a Non Papist category) in areas like Best Lifestyle Blog, Smartest Blog, Best Link-Up, Best Blog by a Man, and Coolest Blogger."

I'm humbled.  Thank you to whomever did this.  And, if you feel like it, the voting opens Thursday at Bonnie's site: A Knotted Life.

What's even more amazing is that Bonnie has been going through a tremendous amount of stress and scariness with her sick little boy, James.  If nothing else, head over to her blog and let her know you're praying!

Thanks for hosting, Hallie!