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{recording life} Project Life: Week Nineteen

Back again with another week of Project Life!  This week, I found I had hardly taken my camera out and had very little photos to work with.  Definitely a challenge, but I was pleasantly surprised that I still had enough stories to fill the slots.  So much to tell in this little home of ours!  (Please forgive the pictures.  We’ve had rainy weather, so no natural lighting this week.)

Left side.  I used a few pictures taken with my phone to correspond with little notes I wrote to each of the boys.  In the notes, I kept it real: I talked about the good and the struggles.  I think we’ll all look back on them and laugh someday.  Also included a quote that I found hastily written down on scratch paper.  I thought PL was a better way to keep it: “You are raising tomorrow’s men. Make warriors not wimps.”

Right side.  One new feature that I really liked was including recipe cards for a meal we loved (the chicken and zucchini chips mentioned here).  I used two of these printable cards, which I loved since I could type right on the cards before printing.  Then I added tabs and slipped them in the pocket. So easy.   

Be sure to check out The Mom Creative for even more PL ideas! 

{i want to remember} – 5/14/12

Memories from Mother’s Day 2012:

I WANT TO REMEMBER… waking up to two excited big boys bounding in my room.  They were full of hugs and proudly announced that they had cleaned their room all on their own.  And then I had the early morning privilege of witnessing a full. out. brawl.  Some things never change, not even for Mother’s Day.

I WANT TO REMEMBER… my breakfast: breakfast burritos.  My husband is a master cook, I tell you.  They were delicious.

I WANT TO REMEMBER… making it through the majority of Mass with very well-behaved children.  I was feeling proud and even a little braggy, until J wasn’t allowed to color in M’s coloring book and had a full. out. tantrum right there in the pew.  Hello walk of shame to the back of the church.

I WANT TO REMEMBER… meeting my mom, dad and siblings at the restaurant for a yummy Italian lunch.  I will never forget the look of pure joy on M’s face as he enjoyed his spaghetti and meatballs.  Apparently that is a rare delicacy in our home and he couldn’t get enough. 

I WANT TO REMEMBER… a wonderful gift: a childless afternoon, browsing through the antique stores downtown with my mom.  It was amazing and relaxing.  And it ended with icecream.  Does it get better than that?

I WANT TO REMEMBER… how much I love this vocation – the good, the bad and the ugly.  I am so, so blessed.   

{link list} 5.10.12 Edition

I love link lists.  There’s nothing better than word of mouth, so when a blogger recommends a recipe, a new shop or a great read, I am all about it!  Here are a few things I’ve come across this week…

1. Inspired by Laura and her amazingly faithful weekly menus, I joined the party and have been making my own again!  Biggest hit last week was Melt in your Mouth Chicken and Cheesy Baked Zucchini “Chips”…so good, my husband requested it again!

2. I got goosebumps and tears in my eyes when I watched this amazing video on Kristen’s blog.  The Mercy House is such an amazing organization.  Be sure to check out their shop…I have my eye on this necklace.  

3. How awesome is this idea?  I love that she used instagram photos, but I think the concept could work in a number of ways.  I’m envisioning either cutting regular 4×6″ photos into squares or even a collage of the boys’ artwork. 

4. This skirt is so cute and the price is right.  I’m wondering how long I’d be able to squeeze my almost-20-weeks-pregnant body in it before I start to look ridiculous.

5. Quote of the week (found on Sarah’s blog): “It is very important that children learn from their fathers and mothers how to love one another-not in school, not from the teacher, but from you.  It is very important that you share with your children the joy of that smile.  There will be misunderstandings; every family has its cross, its suffering.  Always be the first to forgive with a smile.  Be cheerful, be happy.” – Mother Teresa 

6. My boys are fascinated by birds…well, scratch that…we all are fascinated!  I love the idea of a designated basket near our feeder filled with guide books and binoculars.  A great way for all of us to learn! 

7. Do you read The Nester?  She is in Tanzania right now for Compassion International and this post stopped me in my tracks.  Too often I only invite people in my home after a litany of apologies and excuses for its imperfections.  What a humbling reminder…so much to learn from the poorest of the poor.

8. On a recent browse through etsy, I found a new shop: Karol’s Handmade Soap.  With scents like Pearberry, Lavender Oatmeal, and Blackberry Clove, I’m hoping to order soon!  Be sure to check out her solid Lotion Bar in Pink Sugar too!

If you make a link list of your own, please share in the comments so we can check it out!

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