I mentioned earlier this week that I have 20/20 vision but Mike doesn’t think so. I suppose there is no way to ever tell who is right. Nope. No way.

Unless I make an appointment at the eye doctor.

BUT, back me up on this: I really shouldn’t because I am only 3ish months postpartum. My eyes are still doing crazy ish, right? So, I should wait to get them checked.

Right?

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Cinnamon Puppy Chow

#5Faves: Products for Looking Fresh Without a Shower

 

 

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6 Reasons I Love My Husband More After Six years of Marriage

What’s In My Bed?

Coffee Clicks

7 Pinterest-Free Ways to Enjoy Summer with Kids

5 Saints Every Nursing Mom Should Know

with Joyful Life

Reading: Excited to start The Hypnotist’s Love Story

Eating: the back of the pantry stuff you eat when there are slim pickins

Listening: Earl Scruggs Pandora station

Wearing: just bought myself a fluffy fleece for these cold July days…

Praying: that my children will be lifelong friends

 

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This week was all about family. My cousin got married and every cousin but one (who got sick. boo.) was there. And then a BBQ with them the next day. And my bro came in from Cali. And it was just lots of family and food and dancing and booze and fun. Another wedding in June with that gaggle.

What were your Memorial Day activities? Did you dance as much as I did?

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Bacon Popcorn

Gilmore Girls Netflix Workout

What I Wish I’d Known About Breastfeeding

Treating Maternal Anxiety

 

 

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My New Favorite Accessory

Princess Saints Picture Book

with Joyful Life

Reading: Mary’s Story

Eating: BBQ leftovers, obviously

Listening: Geranimo

Wearing: my new thredup duds

Praying: for all women dealing with pregnancy related depression and anxiety

 

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I’m loving this working on Mondays thing. I am still a lot behind where I wish I could be right now, but I think in a few weeks I will have this on auto. And by a few weeks I mean when the kids are old and grown. But.

Anyway, tell me what you are proud of this week. I want to know why I should love you even more. xo

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Gilmore Girls Netflix Workout

 

 

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When It’s Time to Switch Up Priorities

Use PicMonkey with Kendra!

with Joyful Life

Reading: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Eating: cinnamon puppy chow

Listening: The Boy Least Likely Radio on Pandora

Wearing: jorts.

Praying: for continued direction with this ol’ blog

 

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You know, I don’t always write hard-hitting, controversial pieces of journalism. Sometimes I write straight fluff. And it gets published!

Michele from My Domestic Monastery is publishing a wonderful Rosary Reflection book due out on Mother’s Day 2015. It will be available for preorder before then in ebook and print format.

Keep your eyes peeled!

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Progress in the MMD Reading Challenge

#5Faves: Things I Use Daily

The Dignity of Your Health

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Petting Starfish

#5Faves: Vignettes 

My Thoughts on Free Range Parenting

with Joyful Life

Reading: The Lamb’s Supper

Eating: King’s Hawaiian Rolls

Listening: Queen

Wearing: Nell’s leggings

Praying: that I can focus on what is important and let the rest go

 

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Do you have anywhere you like to look/anyone you like to talk to when you have deep spiritual questions. I feel like my questions are adding up more quickly than answers these days. And, while I think that can be a good thing and I don’t think I will ever have all the answers, I still find myself with nagging questions that I need an answer to.

What is your protocol for these types of things? What do you like to do when you feel like your faith is shaky and you need a jolt?

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Church Tour Series: Our Lady of Sorrows, South Orange, NJ

#5Faves: Instagram Accounts

Are You Done?

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My Summer Goal Extravaganza

Project Everyday Motherhood

Yep.

with Joyful Life

Reading: Three Wishes (stilllll reading. still on sale!)

Eating: the kids’ Easter candy, obviously.

Listening: to the sweet, sweet sounds of the kids play-fighting downstairs where I can pretend to ignore it.

Wearing: What’s the longest you’ve ever worn an outfit? Most consecutive days? Just, uh, curious.

Praying: praying for a renewed passion in my faith

 

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 You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls
and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world.
O Fountain of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy,
envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.

O Blood and Water,
which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus
as a fountain of mercy for us,
I trust in You.

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One,
Have mercy on us and on the whole world. (3 times)

JESUS, King of mercy, I trust in You!

Amen

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Chocolate Green Smoothie

#5Faves: Using Essential Oils at the Gym

tl;dr March + April Post Ideas

 

 

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Celebrate Like a Catholic: Easter Tridiuum

Holy Week Declutter and Donate 

20 Chores for a Preschooler

with Joyful Life

Reading: Three Wishes (still on sale for $2.99)

Eating: Jimmy John’s triple chocolate chunk cookie

Listening: my witching hour playlist – I should tap that out for you

Wearing: Theo busted into his 3 monthies this week…sniff

Praying: Thanksgiving for His ultimate sacrifice

 

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Ellen has her own “Bowtique” and by that I mean that she collects all of her hair bows and makes us purchase them from her rolly backpack at the reasonable price of $30 each.

If you’re looking for something darling at an even better steal, check out Designed by Chloe. She has sent Ellen hair bows a few times, and we love them over here for wear and play.

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Church Tour Series: St. Andrews, Chicago, IL

#5Faves: Teas

 

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Spring is Messy

Indie Crafter Giveaway

6 Recipes I’d Rec

with Joyful Life

Reading: just bought Three Wishes which is on sale for $2.99 today

Eating: made this the other night. big hit.

Listening: Don’t Stop Me Now

Wearing: an old Land’s End sweatshirt I found at my parents’

Praying: thanksgiving for the many blessings in our life

 

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This week has been a rough one in the sleep department. Not only is Theo sleeping like a baby (in the true sense of the word…), the other kids are sleeping like babies as well. Night terrors, nightmares, requests for snacks and drinks, diaper blowouts, you name it. Everyone has a reason to be awake these nights.

So, you can imagine the level of exhaustion I am feeling. I know I’m not alone. So, I was having one of those tired days yesterday – the kind of tired where you don’t trust yourself to even drive a car.

I had Ellen ready for a friend of mine and her mom to pick her up and take her to the library for story time. Because I was so tired, I told the kids we were going to watch TV until it was time for Ellen to go. They did, and I must have fallen asleep because the next thing I knew, my friend’s mom was standing over me making sure I was ok while I heard Theo hangry-screaming in the background.

Honestly, who wants someone to see them in that fine moment? Falling asleep while you’re supposed to be mothering, while your baby is crying, when you’re expecting company.

And, you’re wondering how they got in the house? Don’t worry. My 3-year-old took it upon herself to answer the door. Something we have talked about at length as being a huge no-no.

So, I’m thinking yesterday taught me humility. It also taught me that I need to prioritize sleep somehow. And Ellen needs another lecture (and a new lock) in the safety department.

So many people I told this story to were ready with a similar tale. So, thank you to all of you for making me feel normal. And thank you to my friends for taking Ellen out for the day. She clearly needs time away from this tired mama.

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13 Catholic Mom Fails

#5Faves: Melody’s Harmonies Edition

Healthy Homemade Almond Joys

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Preparing for Travel Crafting

Mind Maps: What they are and how to use them

5 things to do when you have writer’s block

with Joyful Life

Reading: Ruhlman’s Twenty: A Cook’s Manifesto

Eating: You guys. The meals are still coming in. I love people.

Listening: The Hanging Tree by Jennifer Lawrence

Wearing: a new druzy from Wrenn Jewelry

Praying: for peace and patience even while exhausted

 

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Can I get a little domestic on you for just a minute? Those of you who bake your own bread, how do you keep it from going stale? I’ve tried ziplocks and linen bags. Any other suggestions?

Sincerely,
Crumbs Everywhere

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Sweet & Simple 5-Minute Makeup Demo

#5Faves: The Better Gift Guide for New Moms + Giveaway

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Cleaning the Kitchen

The After-Birth Party

They’re Killing Me

with Joyful Life

Reading: A Red Herring Without Mustard

Eating: the meals are still rolling in; I love these women

Listening: Read Aloud Revival Podcast

Wearing: Anita Nursing Bras – my absolute fave brand

Praying: still praying for relief from anxiety

 

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