Angels Watching Us

Well, we finally were able to get our angel statues for our entryway.  They are really beautiful and remind me to pray.  Something which I think we could all do more of, especiallly for me a busy Mom.  I try to make my whole day a prayer but many times I fall short and these statues are a wonderful reminder.   I know that some feel that statues and other art can distract you from our Lord but I feel like these help to bring me closer to Him.  They keep me mindful of God.

Angels pray for me and with me, Amen.

Summer Vacation, over already?

It is so hard to believe that school has started already and our summer vacation is over. Time really flew by! We had a simple enjoyable summer this year. The children were so excited to start school today. They were up early and ready to go in no time. This year I have a 5th, 4th and 1st graders. Our little school downtown is just so wonderful. The children attended Latin Mass today, what a great way to start the school year. The little ones I have at home played nicely together and didn't seem to miss their siblings all that much, which was a surprise to me. The day flew by(as usual) and it was time to pick them up from school. All went well during the school day according to most reports! Oh how I enjoy these days of being a mother! Thanks be to God for that.

Catching up

Well, it sure has been a while since my last post. I have no excuse except for the 6 small children I have tugging at my so called "apron strings".  So much is going on these days.  First I will start with my accomplishments.  The one I am most excited about is that I have been able to make enough breast milk for our new little one now just 3 months old.  She started out at 6 pounds, 13 ozs. and now she is 12 lbs 2 ozs.! With no supplementation.  How wonderful!  I have a history of difficulty with milk production and have relied on Reglan to boost my meager supply.  For this time I have been really trying to stay off of that stuff as there is a potential for nasty side effects.  I am taking 3 supplements to help me out and they seem to be working quite well   without the risks associated with Reglan.   I am very happy with how nursing is going this time.  I have learned a little with each nursing experience and have improved each time.  Breastfeeding has always been a struggle for me for many reasons (latching problems, thrush, jaundice, mastitis, plugged ducts, food allergies, and low production).  I have had some sort of challenge with each of my 6 babies, but through sheer stubbornness I have overcome each challenge (save for the 1st baby) and have fully breastfed 5 babies none of which have ever had formula or a bottle.  Breastfeeding is THAT important to me.  The benefits for my babies are undeniable.  Anyway enough of that!

We just had my brother and his new fiance' visit with us for a week.  What an awesome visit.  They are great!  The children really enjoyed spending time with them.  We are so looking forward to the wedding and the possibility of my brother coming into the Church.  That is an answer to prayer!  He is open to attending RCIA, please anyone who reads this please say a prayer for his success. 
On another note poor Froggy he just got expanders put into his mouth and is quite uncomfortable.  I know that this too will pass but my heart goes out to him.  A mother is never good with one of her little ones being in pain.
There is more to tell you but no more time.  Until I blog again...take care!

Lenten Activities

This year in addition to our "Crown of Thorns" (see last year's post) we did a tree.  When the children do something extra they are able to put their name on a leaf and glue it to our bare tree. Thus at the end of Lent our tree will be full of leaves as if Spring came!  The children are so excited about this activity and have been doing lots of extras to help put leaves on the tree.  And with a new baby in the house there have been lots of opportunities to do things to help out.  So, what do you think? :)

Those early newborn days

Here I am again for the 6th time immersed in the newborn baby time. A time of very little sleep, trying to rest and recover from childbirth, nursing and sustaining a new life and falling in love even more with this little person who just spent 9 months residing under my heart. What a blessed time. I marvel at the goodness of God and the incredible gifts that he bestows upon us so generously! It is so wonderful to watch Big Daddy love his new little baby. All of her siblings simply adore her and each want to hold her as much as possible between feedings and diaper changes. We were especially concerned about how Little Buddy would react and were quite pleasantly surprised by how he loves "his baby". He loves to hold her and give her kisses! It is so cute. It is really amazing to experience how God multiplies my capacity to love for each new child He has given us. What a wonderful time for our family.

Our new blessing

Born March 7th

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