Catholic Woman’s Almanac {CWA}

Thanking God for
::an impromptu Sunday dinner with friends
::a large root beer on the rocks from my soul sister
::the sacrament of confession (I cannot express to you how amazing and comforting this awesome sacrament is)
::Chris letting Lucy the dog sleep in a pet carrier in the laundry room because it’s cold
::daughters who make a pallet next to Lucy’s carrier so she won’t be lonely and bark
::chocolate chip oatmeal cookies
::making school schedules
::a grand plan for our Year of Faith at Suscipio

Praying
I am praying for consistency. I think consistent living is the hardest part of the spiritual life and parenting.

Cooking
Monday–Chicken and Dumplings
Tuesday–Corn and Potato Chowder
Wednesday–Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet
Thursday–Baked Sandwiches
Friday–Vegetable Soup
Saturday–Crockpot Mexican Chicken

Liturgical Living
I need to order some candles for Candlemas Day.

Reading
Holy Bible: Revised Standard Version, Large Print

Splendor in the Ordinary: Your Home as a Holy Place

a book on studying the Bible

Memorizing
Ephesians 4:25-32. Join us! It will be fun.

Listening to
I am enjoying the wind chimes dancing on the front porch. Although I am not super excited about the cold front coming through providing the wind for the dance party out there. I hear the dishwasher, fireplace, and Leo breathing as he nurses.

Looking Forward to
Angela (who has lost 50 pounds…maybe more?? It seems like I read one time she had lost 65??) is preparing some posts for us on health, the Stewardship of Our Selves. I’m pretty sure these will post on Saturdays. I need to lose about 20 pounds–ten would put me at pre pregnancy weight, twenty would put me at “Smokin’ Hot.” Ha Ha, not really, I’m 41 with an amazing body that birthed seven children and has been nursing for 14 years. I think “Smokin’ Hot” would be an oxymoron in my case. (Full disclosure: I am writing this while eating some chips and drinking a Smirnoff Blueberry Lemonade. I need some serious will power and consistency.)

Captured

Welcome! I’m Jenny, the administrator of Suscipio and author of The Catholic Child’s Teaching Bible©. I have been married to Chris 20 years, strictly by the grace of God. We have seven precious souls from teen to baby. I hope my personal contribution to Suscipio shows what my life really looks like; It’s messy and beautiful and blessed beyond measure.

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December 2

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7 Comments

Emily January 22, 2013

Oh, I cannot WAIT for Angela’s series! Very, very timely…who doesn’t need this? (Well, I know I do!)
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Tina January 21, 2013

Love the post today. Inspiring beyond belief. Thank you!
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Laura January 21, 2013

So true about consistency. Really that is what it all comes down to in the housekeeping and kid raising area. You could pick the best method out there, but if you aren’t consistent with it, it doesn’t mean a hill of beans So hard…

Thanks for the chuckle with the smokin’ hot section. I’m working on getting to that, too Can’t wait to read Angela’s posts.
God Bless
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Angela Pea January 21, 2013

That’s me! Smokin Hot! ha ha ha…at least Mr. Pea thinks so.

A wintery menu is perfect for this week. We had a warm spell but it’s cooling off again.

Have a GRAND week!
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Marcia January 21, 2013

I agree with you about the Sacrament of Confession! I am also excited about Angela’s health posts. Taking down notes on your plans for the Year of Faith at Suscipio. Thank you so much for this community and for your guidance; may God richly bless you and your family!
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Caroline January 21, 2013

Jenny, I’m excited to join you in the Scripture memorization! I think it’s better when you’re doing it with others..a kind of gentle accountability : )

I love what you said about the Sacrament of Confession…What a treasure I missed it all the years I was away from the Church, but the power of healing and comfort from it’s graces is extroidinary.

Love the picture if baby Leo.

Blessings and + to you this week.
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Theresa January 21, 2013

Leo is getting way too big too fast…what a darling!

Your menu sounds so good…so *wintery*!

*Smokin hot* …I love that…gave me a good laugh for this gray cold morning. Still trying to wake up without caffeine…oiy. I better get up before I fall asleep at computer.

Have a blessed day.
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