tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839413630623850301.post7282151690918432618..comments2023-11-03T09:34:09.373-04:00Comments on Building Cathedrals:: The feelings are universalJuris Materhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01717212659724234395noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839413630623850301.post-15125467497242815812008-02-09T11:07:00.000-05:002008-02-09T11:07:00.000-05:00I had feverish toddlers and didn't get to mass eit...I had feverish toddlers and didn't get to mass either, and had to cancel the other activities that we had planned for that day. In the end, it was a blessing, staying home all day sometimes makes me crazy, but that day it was the beginning of our returning to functioning.<BR/><BR/>I hope you are feeling better!Mary Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245101141100590754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4839413630623850301.post-19384178491820955892008-02-07T15:56:00.000-05:002008-02-07T15:56:00.000-05:00I love the "maintenance mode" vs. "survival mode" ...I love the "maintenance mode" vs. "survival mode" distinction. I think this is only my second Lent in survival mode, so it has been really helpful to have it recognized by other mothers! <BR/><BR/>Yesterday I spent my kids "nap time" nursing a cranky baby (he's always cranky!) and holding a whining sick toddler. I literally had a cramp in my neck from holding both babies in bed. Naptime ended with me more exhausted than when it began. I didn't get to Ash Wednesday Mass because I had a feverish toddler, a colicky baby, and I myself am still hacking up a lung. Joe reminded me that it was not a Holy Day of obligation and that I could offer up my home sacrifices for a good start to this Lent. He was right, but it was still depressing not to get out to Mass.<BR/><BR/>On a totally different note, I love the crown of thorns idea too! We are going to have to try that.<BR/><BR/>MaryAlice, Merry's comment is hysterical! It seems that she is always saying pretty funny things. That girl has quite a sense of humor!Right Said Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03000769740954672341noreply@blogger.com