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{chit chat} Confirmation and other Miscellany

1. Thank you so much for the e-mails and comments on Thursday’s post.  I really felt the prayers.  With a little sleep and a few days to process everything, I think I am in a much better place.  Looking forward to a more positive week!

2. I had the huge honor of being my baby sister’s Confirmation sponsor this weekend.  The Bishop’s homily was amazing and even though it was geared toward the teens, I came away with so many nuggets of wisdom to ponder.  Funny how some themes are applicable to any age group.

3. Spring is here and I’m loving the fresh food we’ve been able to pick up.  Exhibit A: grape tomatoes!  They were as delicious to eat as they were to photograph. 

4. The D-Man has become Mr. Personality lately.  One of his favorite games is to have me photograph his many “faces”.  He says, “See this face” or “What about this face, Mamma?”.  Such a comedian…I just love that special boy. 

Miscellany Monday @lowercase letters

{giving} And the winner is…

Thank you so much for everyone who entered the Mission Coffee giveaway!  Without further ado…
Congrats to Camille from Life in Mod!  Look for an e-mail in your inbox soon!
If you’re interested in purchasing some coffee for yourself, please get in contact with Yong here.  There is a three bag minimum and depending on her stock, you can choose from either Honduran or Nicaraguan coffee! 

{ramblings} Thursday

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Good morning, mammas.  I had a nice post planned for today, full of sunshine and rainbows…but honestly, that’s not how I’m feeling this week.  I am weary.

I don’t know if it’s the same for you, but it seems like my life is a bunch of hills and valleys.  We can go so long on the top of that hill – happy well-rested boys, few discipline problems, a clean home and full bellies.  Life seems so simple then, almost easy.  

And then come the valleys.  And boy do they come hard, every single time.  Extended family issues, a lot of potential changes for my little family, challenges with my boys and oh yeah – pregnancy! – has just compounded this week.  I am tired and my heart is heavy.

I used to live my life thinking that no one needed to know I was struggling.  Pull up my big girl pants, plaster that smile on my face and act like everything is fine.  No one asks and I suffer in silence.  Has anyone else done that or was I the only fool to think it was okay to live life wearing a mask?  With a little maturity, I’ve realized that I don’t want to be that person.  I want to help and encourage others during my hills so that when the valleys come, hopefully someone will reach out to me. 

So that’s where I’m at right now.  Sorry you came to Big White Farmhouse for such a downer post.  I’ll be back tomorrow to announce the winner of the coffee giveaway.  Entries are SUPER low so please feel free to enter (my pride thanks you!).  Giveaway post is here.

{i want to remember} – 4/16/12

Sometimes life gets so
busy that I forget to notice and appreciate the little things. Here are some of
the things I am loving lately:

I WANT TO REMEMBER… that life isn’t about the accumulation of “stuff” but of memories.  Lots of purging and organizing around here and the boys don’t even know the difference.  I’m trying to remember that even though the world tells you that kids “need” all kinds of things…experience tells me otherwise.

I WANT TO REMEMBER… J’s sweet hand on my cheek when I get the opportunity to rock him to sleep.  These moments are quickly passing with that big boy…I’m going to savor them while I can.

I WANT TO REMEMBER… how much fun two big boys can have with a new pool.  Last week (when it was too cold to swim) the pool became a ship, a fort and even a place to sit and read books.  Now they are so excited for 90 degree days and using it for its intended purpose!

I WANT TO REMEMBER… what a selfless man I married.  Even though the pollen is out of control and his allergies are practically debilitating, he’s still out there playing soccer in the backyard with the kids.  I am blessed.  

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P.S. Don’t forget to enter the Honduran coffee giveaway!  Enjoy a good cuppa Joe while supporting a farmer at the same time!  You can find more info here. 

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