I'm 'doing' just swell!

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Wow . . . where did that weekend go? I hope this post finds all my dear blog friends doing well and enjoying life. Me? I'm coming off of a week of craziness . . . lots going on, lots taking place, lots of "doing."

Doing . . . that's how I feel today. Like I've been . . . DOING and doing and doing . . .  like crazy. "Doing what?" you ask. Well . . . here's a short list:
  • Volleyball practice for Katie
  • Spring "The Bear Went Over the Mountain" program for Katie and her Second Grade class
  • Ballet class for Ella (getting ready for her Spring "At the Movie's" Program in May)
  • Designing Munchkin houses for Ella's ballet program
  • Religious Ed . . . First Eucharist Sacrament preparation for Katie
  • Planning communion celebration for our family
  • Buying paint for Katie's room
  • Lots of snuggle time with Ella while we nurse her sniffles away
  • Multiple viewings of "Tangled" and "Ponyo" (have you seen Ponyo? It's absolutely delightful!) with Ella
  • Attended Weight Watchers meetings
  • Signed up for 5K (yes . . . seriously)
  • Feeling bummed that I didn't lose any weight this week
  • Had creative painting day with Ella . . . created some MASTERPIECES that I will share with you later
  • Bought seeds to start garden . . . sweet peas, tomatoes and romaine are just a few of the delicious goodies we'll be growing this year
  • Painted designs on Katie's curtains for her new "rockstar" room and
  • Painted Katie's room (will have to share pictures later)
  • Lots of play time outside (temps got up to 85 here in Chicago yesterday - a little tease of the months ahead)
  • Worked
  • Slept
  • And stayed away from the computer for 4 days straight . . . it was kind of nice
So, it's been a busy and creative few days of 'doing' in our house. And I've enjoyed every second of it. I have lots of photos and stories to share with you, so I'll be back soon with more.

Until then . . . what have YOU been 'doing'?

Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Oh my word....I'm exhausted just reading your list of "doing". But it all sounds pretty fun. Looking forward to the stories and photos to come.

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  2. SaimiApril 11, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I felt like I put in a full day already just reading your post! What a busy girl you are!!!

    Can't wait to see all the up coming pictures!!

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  3. LizApril 11, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I have yet to see Tangled. I'm such a bad girl mama!

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  4. Miel AbeilleApril 11, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Sounds like you are very productive! I haven't been doing much, except for trying to clean & organize the house. Eeik! BIG PROJECT!

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  5. NicoleApril 11, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Super WOman.. Wait for it.. here it come s- YOU NOW ARE BESTOWED THE WONDER WOMAN AWARD OF THE WEEK! Seriously.. wowza. What a blessing though - all very, very good things.

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