Birthday Verse Meme

The idea is to find your birthday verse in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. My birthday verse is 11:10 for November 10.

Matthew 11:10 This is the one about whom it is written: 'Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you.'

Mark 11:10 Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is to come! Hosanna in the highest!"

Luke 11:10 For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

John 11:10 But if one walks at night, he stumbles, because the light is not in him.

The New American Bible (Catholic version) is online here: New American Bible to make it even easier.

What color is your heart?

Your Heart Is Pink

In relationships, you like to play innocent - even though you aren't. Each time you fall in love, it's like falling for the first time. Your flirting style: Coy Your lucky first date: Picnic in the park Your dream lover: Is both caring and dominant What you bring to relationships: Romance

What Color Heart Do You Have?

Update

Well, the cruise was absolutely wonderful. No complaints -- lots of chances to relax, unwind, rest and eat.

We came back and B went to work and was fired. He called to tell me and I didn't believe it! Since he had a work truck, I had to go pick him up from the office and help him clean out his stuff from the truck. They gave him no reason -- just that they were going in a different direction, and didn't see him being part of it. They PAID for the cruise because he was such a great salesman. It made no sense -- and still doesn't, 5 weeks later.

So, he's been doing side jobs, thinking about going into business with this guy (that's been tabled, though), going on interviews and hopefully will start something in the next couple weeks.

The boys are totally enjoying the preschool program we're doing at the Botanical Gardens. The woman who runs it does a fantastic job and both boys eagerly look forward to attending.

I went to lunch today with a woman from my church's mom's group. I really like her - always have - but now I'm afraid I was a little too militant today in my dislike of mormons and my stance against corporal punishment. It's just like dating - but it feels like there's more at stake somehow - - because there are kids involved, and less time to focus, and it seems like more to lose if you don't connect, because there are so few chances TO connect when you're a SAHM of young kids. When I was dating, I always knew there'd be another guy along in a short time . . . now it seems trying to find a friend takes forever! Oh, well, hopefully she's not thinking I'm a complete basket case, because I like her AND her kids.

leaving . . .

We're leaving tomorrow morning, after C's t-ball game!

We're going to try & visit an aquarium near the hotel Sunday morning before heading over to the ship, and then we're staying the Sunday night we get back and will visit the Nat'l History Museum on Monday before heading back to AZ.

We're taking 5 suitcases, plus backpacks for all, plus a camera bag. It seems outrageous, but I don't know what to cut . . . multiple outfits necessary for each day made it hard to pack.

Here's to napping and relaxing . . .

baseball

We went to a baseball game yesterday to watch the Diamondbacks play . . . ummm . . . I have no idea who they played. Our seats included an aisle seat so I was happy. I filled my purse with snacks (literally! I had a big bag of peanuts, mini bags of animal crackers, fruit snacks, chex mix, reeses pieces, and graham crackers), we took bottles of water and then we bought cotton candy & nachos! We sign up for the designated driver program so we can get a free soda. OH, and it was kids' t-shirt day, so both boys got a Gonzalest t-shirt! Way too big for them, but they'll make great nightshirts.

The boys enjoyed themselves - everyone lasted until the beginning of the 8th, which I thought was pretty good! I wrote a bunch of notes about what we need to pack for the trip. The boys got to see someone hit a home run (always exciting!). B got to talk to the guy sitting next to him about details of the game.

With all they ate the game, they had yogurt and cinnamon sugar toast for dinner.

Nate has been having a hard time falling asleep recently. Not sure what's up with him, but he definitely NEEDS the sleep. He stopped napping almost a year ago, but I wonder if I need to start having him lie down in bed for 20 minutes each afternoon so he can nap if he needs to. We do have quiet time, but I let them play or read quietly in bed during that time.

We leave on Saturday!! Whooo Hoooo!! I can't wait!!!!

7 Days . . .

Next Saturday morning, we leave for California!! On Sunday, we'll board the ship. I am so excited and just can't wait. It'll be the longest DH & I have spent together in years . . . how sad is that?

I had a mini-meltdown this week over the class I'm taking online. I'm too tired/distracted to do my work after the kids go to bed (8:30/9PM) and I don't have any other time when they're not needing something. Unfortunately, I don't do well with constant interruption when I'm trying to work. I really need a good chunk of uninterrupted time to focus and create decent work. With B never being available, it just doesn't happen. My sister took the day off work today, though, and took the boys for a good 4 hours. I got 2 assignments done and turned in and am good until after our cruise!! I still have research and work to do this coming week, but no deadline breathing down my neck until October.

OH! We picked up our cruise documents this week and found out we have an extended balcony off our room!! That will be so nice! B & I will have someplace to sit & not have to be stuck "in" the room after the boys go to sleep at night. I can't believe our luck!

What cross are you?

You are St Brigid's Cross: St. Brigid is an Irish
saint who hand-wove a cross,out of rushes she
found by the river. She made the cross while
explaining the passion of our Lord to a pagan
man.


What Kind of Cross are You?
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What Saint Are You?

You are Joan of Arc! You don't really want to hurt
anyone, but if they attack your friends or your
country and no-one else will stand up to fight
them, you head into the battle. Beware though,
conviction tends to get you killed.


Which Saint Are You?
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dreams

I have a recurrent dream where I fall asleep / fight to stay awake while driving. Sometimes the boys are with me, sometimes I'm alone. Almost always there are car crashes happening in front of me that I manage to avoid, even though I can barely keep my eyes open, or am driving with my eyes closed.

I had another one today - took a nap with the boys (rare these days) - and dreamt there were multiple car crashes that I successfully avoided - all while weaving on the road and fighting to stay awake.

I'm sure it means something, just don't know what. I have had other recurrent dreams in the past - but never really delved into meanings. I've had this dream for probably 5 years or so. I shouldn't be so exhausted these days, but maybe I am?

28 days till we cruise

I have everyone's certified birth certificates, and my marriage certificate to prove my name change. If we were cruising in 2006, we would have all needed passports, so I'm glad the cruise is happening sooner rather than later. I should probably look into getting them in the next year or so anyway as I'd like to visit Buffalo in the next couple years, and what's a trip to Buffalo without visiting the Canadian side of Niagra Falls? But, I'm glad I didn't have to shell out all the money for them for this trip.

As it is, I've got about 1/2 the money we'll need for extras (gratuities, gas to get to LA, hotel stay, shore excursions, etc.) I'd have more than 1/2, but B decided he wanted a new digital camera. Well, not exactly new - we bought it on ebay. I can't remember which one he decided on - but it was about 1/2 as much as the Nikon D70 we had been talking about getting for over a year. I guess this means we won't be getting a D70 anytime soon, but that's okay.

Spent $40 yesterday and didn't fill the tank of the Caravan. ouch. When we bought the van in May gas was $2.17/gallon. Last night I filled up at $2.56 and that was only because I bought it with a Wal-M*rt card and saved .03/gallon! It was $2.63 at most stations around us. I'm trying to drive as little as possible, but there's nothing within walking distance here unfortunately.

We're going to the Diamondbacks game with the boys tomorrow afternoon. It'll be our second game this summer and the boys are very excited. I bought a bag of peanuts to take with us, and I've frozen some bottles of water to take as well. I'll throw some more snacks in my purse for them, and we'll probably get some cotton candy while we're there. Baseball bores me, but I like to watch how excited the boys get.