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First off, can someone please tell me how Moe knows how to pose, but I don’t?!?!
Secondly, can someone please give me a tutorial on posing?
Today saw the same outfit mostly, as all the other Sundays. But- – I got a new sweater during a super Lands’ End sale!
For a few weeks we’ve been splitting up for Mass, so I was nervous about getting back on the “going to Mass as a family” horse. It sounds lovely, but in reality it’s just hard at this stage with Moe.
Actually, maybe it’s good? I spend a lot of time praying, “Lord, give me strength,” when at Mass with Moe. Does that mean he inspires constant prayer? Could that be a good thing? Hmmm…
Anyway, here’s what we did to prepare this week:
-Focused on having a stress-free, lighthearted morning.
-Read the Gospel for the day ahead of time and a kids’ devotional to go with it.
-Came up with a pew seating arrangement.
-Gave everyone a pep talk with clear expectations.
Then at Mass, David was on Bea duty, and I was in charge of Moe the tornado.
The chewbeads necklace came through again. They kept Moe busy for a bit. He also read one of the Bible picture books we bring to church. Today might have been Moe’s best Mass behavior ever. He actually sang along here and there!
Honestly, I felt like a million bucks after Mass. I’m sweaty from holding Moe, but happy. Next week will be completely different, but today was awesome.
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OK I totally spend more time in *actual* prayer when I have kids at Mass than when I’m alone! It’s the constant prayers for patience 😉 Plus I’m more focused, because I’m trying to help the kids pay attention, so I pay better attention! Mostly. I’m rather prone to a wandering mind…
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I’m embarrassed to admit how hard it is to stay awake at Mass without the kiddos… 🙂
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I get really sleepy at mass without children too! Also, I’m totally with you on the mass seating arrangement. Its essential.
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I guess I can trade never sitting by my husband at Mass for an increased chance of surviving without any tantrums. 🙂
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Congratulations! That is wonderful!
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Cute sweater- Lands’ End has great sales! And, haha, I love how seating arrangements are *needed* when you’re at mass with kids!
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You all look so good! I love the cardigan! <3
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Thanks, Susannah! 🙂