Looking back at May with my five today:
A QUOTE
Love and sacrifice are closely linked, like the sun and the light. We cannot love without suffering and we cannot suffer without love. – Saint Gianna Molla
MAY HIGHLIGHTS
+ We completed our required standardized testing for the state and school is officially out for summer!
+ Mark and the boys finished garden fence construction just in time for Mother’s Day. It was so overwhelming to see my little plan come to life that I cried and they all made fun of me, ha!
+ I planted almost everything I needed to, but had to get creative due to the lockdown. I ordered all of my tomato and pepper seedlings in the mail and was pleasantly surprised by how healthy most of them looked when they arrived.
+ I hit a wall with my mental health and had a hard couple of weeks, but am fighting my way back.
+ I planted almost everything I needed to, but had to get creative due to the lockdown. I ordered all of my tomato and pepper seedlings in the mail and was pleasantly surprised by how healthy most of them looked when they arrived.
+ I hit a wall with my mental health and had a hard couple of weeks, but am fighting my way back.
FAVORITE RECIPES FROM LAST MONTH
- Blueberry Peach Cobbler. I made a double batch of our favorite summertime dessert and it was still gone in minutes.
- Skillet Rice and Beans with Kielbasa. I like this recipe because it uses cheap staple ingredients, is fast to make and it’s delicious.
- My New Oatmeal Concoction. I got a little crazy and tried something new: I warm up cinnamon and spice oatmeal, then swirl in a big spoonful of pumpkin puree and sprinkle a handful of raisins and nuts on top. It tastes like fall in a bowl and really keeps me full. I’ve eaten it every morning since.
2020 GOALS UPDATE
- ✔ I want to spend time with God everyday. I unintentionally took a break from my Bible plan but started again at the end of the month. As of May 31, I was on day 281/365. I’m also still reading Saint Faustina’s Diary – almost done!
- ✔ I want to keep on, keepin’ on with our debt freedom journey. These times are so uncertain that we’ve been doing a little bit of everything with any extra money including adding to our savings and starting to replenish supplies in our emergency closet. We did make a small extra payment on a student loan – every little bit helps. We’re getting closer!
- ✘ I want to be a better steward of my home. Still struggling in this department and I barely used The Confident Mom’s Household Planner.
- ✔ I want to hand write 52 pieces of mail. My first 2020 goal completely done! Mother’s Day thankfully helped me boost the numbers because I hit a wall after that. I sent out 11 pieces. (Here is the post.) Current total = 56
- ✔ I want to write 150 blog posts. I posted 15 times, which seems decent. Current total = 80
- ✔ I want to read 52 books. I read 7 books. (Here is the post.) Current total = 39
- ✘ I want to take the first steps for postpartum doula certification. Put on hold for now.
- ✔ I want to create a family culture of generosity. We’re keepin’ on with our 20/20 Giving but are anxious to give more of our time and talent as things start to re-open again:
- May’s $20 Donation // We donated again to our local food bank.
- May’s 20 Minutes of Time and Talent // Mark is keeping his men’s group alive with texts and virtual meetings
MAY 2020 IN NUMBERS
+ Loads of Laundry: 41
+ Loaves of Bread Made: 30
+ Total Hours Spent Outside: 35
+ Money Spent on Groceries: a gazillion dollars (but seriously, so much money)
