March has turned into one of those months that fly by. I thought February was short, but I seem to have missed March. So, here are some happenings in this month!
My Patrick is taking Latin I this year. He had a certamen (quiz) game at the school at the beginning of the month. The kids had to get a team together, give them a Latin name (it means something on fire? I am a little rusty on my definitions), and compete. I decided to come along and watch and I was so happy I did! These 3 boys did amazing. They came in 2nd place overall in the competition. The boys were polite, worked well as a team, and just made my heart swell with pride. It was a joy to watch them play, and I know they were disappointed to lose to a team they had beat earlier, but it was a joy to watch.
We also got some new goodies in my kitchen! My ovens were not working, and I was just pushing through and learning to deal with the things that gave it character. (though the double oven is not in this photo, I couldn't resist how stinkin cute Lucy is) Tommy and his brother, the electrician, squeezed a new double oven into the wall. I say squeezed, because the space was designed for an oven 3" smaller than what we bought. They had to cut walls, cabinets, and work it in to the space. But, oh, it's WONDERFUL! 27" is REALLY small, even times 2 ovens, so it's a joy to know that I can fit LARGE pans, 2 side by side. Oh, and the fact that it works? No hot spots, no more 3 hours to cook a whole chicken? Bliss, I tell you.
We also got a new dishwasher. It's quieter and has way more space! I feel so spoiled!!! And, our appliances match!
We finally got a snowstorm! I was prepared for this one: boots AND snowpants! Usually I have to give mine to Emma, so we made sure we both had our own. So I actually went outside! Lucy and I had some fun sledding, though she was not a fan of the snow to walk in, so I happily pulled her along behind me. We used to have a great sledding hill until our neighbors behind us put in a fence to keep their kids and dog in the yard. So it's a little harder to enjoy, but we managed to have fun. William even made a snowman, though I think it reminds me of a duck.
James got to spend the weekend with the class pet, Biscuit, and gets to be "Top Dog" this week. He is just a bit excited. :)
Part of the weekend included a 5K at the school called Running with the Saints. He had the best seat in the house, and loved his ride. Lucy kept telling Tommy that everyone was faster than they were.
Patrick was on a Confirmation retreat so he wasn't there, but these stinkers got to run!
And, I did not run either, as I was away. AWAY! My sisters and I (4 of the 5) got to go away for a weekend together. We have never done this, and I have never left the 5 children. It was a wonderful time, and all made possible by a sweet and generous friend who offered us a cabin to stay in. My sister also turned 50 so we used that as our excuse. We stayed up late talking into the nights, and just enjoyed the company and lack of interruptions. We have 16 kids among us, so it was a big deal.
My sisters made the weekend so special, and walking down the memory lane. Though some memories were new to me, as the youngest girl.
