Kairos—“a right, opportune, or supreme moment in which something special and unique happens”
If you are so inclined, share a link to your “Kairos Moment” in the comment section. I hope you all have a blessed weekend!
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Gratitude
This morning I am so very grateful for…
~brightly colored tulips dotting our flower beds.
~the scent of fresh coffee steeping in my french press.
~kindergarten-sized hands planting seeds in rich soil.
~ballet and tap shoes strewn across the floor, mixed with some lovely pink feathers, in preparation for an upcoming dance recital.
~the Nadig family and the crew at Eikman’s Processing, and the delicious pork our family is now able to eat throughout this year.
~four garden beds beginning to sprout with life. (I’m just choosing the ignore the other 13 beds that are filled with dandelions and soil untouched since November. Ahem.)
~evenings spent discussing Nick, and Daisy, and Gatbsy…oh my!…with my husband, in preparation for The Great Gatsby movie release Friday.
~family who live close enough to spend Sunday with in celebration of Mother’s Day.
~only three more weeks until both of my babies are done with school for the summer! (How did the year go so fast? Oh my.)
~the peanut butter cookies I am about to bake…and eat for breakfast 🙂
Wild Abandon
Why is it that so often we as adults feel swept up by our to-do lists, errands and the like? Recently, it has seemed that my life is whizzing by in one quick to-do-list blink.
But it was when I observed my two little ones over the weekend, that I yearned for the wild abandon they seem to live their lives by. It awakened in me something that had been held down by all those things I thought I had to do. But, in all reality, do I really need to get all those items crossed of my list? Do I really need to get all the laundry done? (I mean let’s face it…It is never really done is it?)
So, with that, I have decided to try my best to live a little bit more like my girls. With at least a hint of that wild abandon they embody on a daily basis, and a bit more mindfulness, I venture into the rest of this week.
I hope all of you can find some carefree freedom as you move throughout this week.
Kicking Things Off
It’s official. The school garden at The Cathedral of St. Peter School is fully under way! Sunday afternoon, we hosted a School Garden Kick-Off Festival where students and their families were able to peruse the garden space, take a look at our fabulous garden sign (hand-crafted by my father-in-law and decorated by the students of St. Peters), and visit with some very special guests.
We were so very fortunate to be joined on Sunday by Father Beekman, who blessed the garden space; Andrea Hazzard of Hazzard Free Farm spoke with families about growing and cooking with grains; Dick Zander of Zander Nursery met with students and their parents to discuss how to grow the best tomatoes in town; and Chef Paul Sletten of Abreo and Social visited with guests to discuss cooking with fresh produce. It was truly a wonderful afternoon. The weather could not have been more beautiful, and we were so thankful for all of the families who came out to help ring in this exciting new program for our school.
The entire day left me feeling a great sense of gratitude for all the Earth provides, and how her beauty and bounty can truly bring people together for the greater good. I cannot wait to see what wonderful adventures await the students of St. Peters as we venture forth with this new endeavor.
Kairos
Kairos—“a right, opportune, or supreme moment in which something special and unique happens”
If you are so inclined, share a link to your “Kairos Moment” in the comment section. I hope you all have a blessed weekend!
Bathroom Redo
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I recently completed a decoration redo of our main bathroom, and I must say, although it took me awhile to complete, I am quite happy with the results. The decor is definitely inspired by the natural elements, specifically a beautiful piece of wood from my father-in-law.
The photograph project was pretty easy, it just took some time to allow for drying between layers.
1. I first spread a very thin layer of Modge Podge on the back side of a black and white photograph. I carefully smoothed out the picture, mounting it in the center of the piece of wood.
2. Then using a sponge applicator, I applied two very thin layers of Modge Podge to the top of photograph (also covering the entire piece of wood). I allowed 30 minutes of drying time between coats.
3. I then took a very fine grit sand paper and roughed up the edges of the photograph.
4. Next I repeated Steps 2 and 3 four more times.
5. I finished off the project by applying 5 thin coats of Modge Podge to the entire piece of wood. (Allowing 30 minutes of drying time in between each coat.)
Breaking Ground
After much anticipation, last week we began work on our school garden! Today I am thrilled to take you on a quick tour of our progress thus far. So strap on your garden boots, here we go…
We have a bit of structural work to complete this week because we are hosting a “School Garden Kick-Off Festival” on Sunday, where there will be garden tours, local farmers and a chef…oh my! We then hope to get the kids planting next week. I cannot wait!
At This Moment
At this moment I am…
~thrilled by the fact that our first plants of the year are peeking out from beneath the soil.
~snuggling with my kindergartener before she heads off to school for the day.
~loading my van with garden tools for another day of work in the school garden at Cathedral of St. Peter School. More on this later this week 🙂
~checking out a fabulous blog another mama passed along to me. It is amazing!
~attempting to craft a plan for tonight’s dinner, knowing I will be out of the house most of the day today.
~making breakfast smoothies for the gals of our house: oranges, kale, sprouts, apples, strawberries and blackberries…yum.
~trying to squeeze in some time to work on a family photo book. The last one I made was from the beginning of the school year, and now we have less than a month of school left. Yikes!
~counting down those last few days til school’s out for summer.
~wishing you a wonderful week!
Kairos
Kairos—“a right, opportune, or supreme moment in which something special and unique happens”
If you are so inclined, share a link to your “Kairos Moment” in the comment section. I hope you all have a blessed weekend!
Life Lessons
To those who doubt the integrity of the youth of today, I encourage you to look closely around you, because there are many, many young people out there doing incredibly positive things for the betterment of others.
In late fall, the secretary at my oldest daughter’s school was diagnosed with breast cancer, and let me tell you, this is one very special lady in the lives of the students and families at our school! It has been awe-inspiring to witness the outpouring of support for this amazing woman, most of which has been student-led. Yesterday is just an example of one such, student-inspired event.
Over 50 students participated in the “Losing Our Locks For Betsy” event, where they cut their hair to show solidarity for their beloved Mrs. Conery. My tiny kindergartener, with some of her classmates in tow, were the first to arrive at the event yesterday morning, and it was one of those moments where I felt like quite the proud mama. These six year olds were fully aware of what they are doing, and it was wonderful to stand witness to the testament these little ones were making, all on their own, for someone they care deeply about.
Making of a Home 