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December 24th, 2007 a 24 hour respite from the Chipmunk song. for Ambrose’s “good shoes” to fit just till after midnight tonight. for the preschool set to fall asleep promptly at 5:30 this afternoon, to wake cheerfully at 10:45 pm, to sit through midnight Mass with minimal fussing, and then return to their beds until at least 8:00 tomorrow morning. for my one Christmassy dress that fits properly and isn’t a thousand years December 23rd, 2007 Christmas Eve Blessing for a Manger: O God of every nation: From the very beginning of creation you have made manifest your love: When our need for a Savior was great, you sent your Son to be born of the Virgin Mary. To our lives He brings joy and peace, justice, mercy and love. Lord, bless all who look upon this manger; may it remind us of the humble December 22nd, 2007 In that day the root of Jesse shall stand as an ensign to the peoples; him shall the nations seek, and his dwellings shall be glorious. Isaiah 11:10 Today’s task: Make ready. Be busy. Jesus is near! Today’s music: Christmas on Pandora Today’s one last cookie recipe: of course I couldn’t resist: chocolate bliss chunk cookies Today’s antiphon: O Emmanuel, you are our king and judge, the One whom |
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