My Sister

As the anniversary of my sisters death is quickly approaching I thought I would write about her. Towards the end of her life she had let herself go as she was in a depressed state. I tend to remember her that way but I want to remember her when she was happy and full of life. I want to share these memories with my children when they are old enough to understand.

I have so much to learn from my sister she was a loving and giving person. She loved everyone regardless of their flaws. She would give the shirt off her back to anyone in need. She didn't have much but she shared more than anyone I know.

A couple of months ago our priest told the following story in his homily:


A certain monk wasted his whole life in heedlessness and idleness. Then he fell gravely ill and his end drew near, but he showed no fear of death. Instead, he was merry, and prepared for his departure from the body joyfully praising and thanking God. Gathering at his bedside, the abbot and the other monks said to him, “Brother, we are witness to your inattentive life. How is it that you are so calm and happy now, when the dread hour is at hand? May our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you, so that you can rise and explain this mystery, and we may glorify God’s greatness.” “Lifting himself up a little, the monk replied, “Reverend fathers, what you say is true. I have thoughtlessly squandered the days of my life, and a moment ago God’s angels appeared to me and read a list of all my evil deeds. “Do you admit to this?” they asked. “Everything is true,” I conceded, “but you must take into account that since I renounced the world and was tonsured, I have judged no one and held no grudges. Christ said, Judge not, that ye be not judged, and If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. I pray that these passages be applied in my case.” No sooner had I spoken these words than the angels tore to pieces the scroll on which my transgressions were recorded. Now you know why I am please be leaving this temporal realm.” With this, the brother peacefully surrendered his soul into the Lord’s hands” (The Great Collection of the Lives of the Saints, by St. Dimitri of Rostov, March, P. 435f).

Afterwards Hubby mentioned to me how this story reminded him of my sister.

Mommy Journal 5/24/11 & 5/25/11

The past two days have been a blur. The kids have been waking up around 5:39 with Ice Man waking up twice during the night. It's been exhausting. I am starting to get used to this sleep schedule especially since Ice Man only woke up once last night.

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Mommy Journal 5/23/11

Pic Pic: We had fun grocery shopping together today. I love that she loves fresh flowers. We have that in common and can't help but pick up a bouquet to bring home.

Dan Dan: She is so thoughtful. When she realized that I brought home some bananas she thanked me for them. Bananas are her favorite.

Ice Man: His personality is really starting to come out. When he starts to let out a fake cry and whine he will open his mouth and nothing will come out its the cutest thing. He is also started to dance today ever time he heard music he would bounce up and down.

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Homeschool and Homemaking Planner

I have been doing quite a bit of research and reading about homeschooling and home management. Next year will be our first official year of homeschooling. There is so much information out there to help but it ends up confusing me as to what will work. I prefer to have everything in one place, one calendar, one notebook etc. From what I have seen most of the time there is a separate calendar for each of the following menu planning, appointments and important dates, lesson plans, etc. Some track on the computer others have forms. I would like to have everything on one calendar and use a combination of a binder and notebook for everything else. Does anyone have any insight on how it might work or not work having everything on one calendar?

Mommy Journal 5/22/11

Pic Pic: We had fun today playing with Daddy and Grandma. We tried to suprise them by doing silly things with them.

Dan Dan: She was such a good girl in church today. I didn't have to remind her we were in Church.

Ice Man: He figured out how to get his head through the doggie door. I guess my safe zone is no longer a safe zone.

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Mommy Journal 5/21/11

Pic Pic: She wants to be so grown up and just like her mommy. Today she snuggled with me and helped proof read Daddy's paper.

Dan Dan: She is such a little helper. As a was cleaning my room she asked me ever so "Mommy can help you".

Ice Man: Daddy lowered his crib today. He finally figured how to stand it.

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The Sitcom

Dan Dan woke up pretty cranky from her nap. So Pic Pic decides she is going to act out scenes for her sister to make her happy. First we had a fishing scene, then wedding scene and finally the Hula scene. It was so cute seeing her put these scenes together.

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