Daniel: I think I wanna be Superman for Easter.

To get this in the mail today:

It’s Mom to Mom, Day to Day. In Lithuanian.

And I am Danielès Byn. In case you were wondering.

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I was touched when I recently read the story about Little Sisters Disciples of the Lamb, a contemplative order made up of women with Down syndrome. The French community was founded in 1985, canonically recognized as a public association by the Archbishop of Tours in 1990.

“Guided by the wisdom of St Benedict, we teach our little disabled sisters the manual labour necessary for their development. We live poverty in putting ourselves at their disposal. With them, we share the work of everyday life …

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Have you seen Up in the Air, the Oscar-nominated film starring George Clooney?

I did and it left me cold.

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Outside my window … back to cold and rainy. The several days’ preview of May-like temperatures were welcome … and temporary. We have no snow on the ground, though, which is a rather amazing thing for NH this time of year. I’ll take it.

I am thinking … that it’s awfully hard to stay on track with Lenten resolutions right about now. It’s tempting to fast-forward to Easter, but we’re not quite there yet, are we?

I am thankful for … Playmobil. It’s been inspiring the very best kinds of quiet, imaginative play around here lately. Take that, rain!

I am hoping … to find some very cool Easter hats for not too much money for the girls. I was thinking of browsing eBay, where I have had luck in past years. It’s not every day a 15 year old tells her mother that yes, she would like to wear an Easter bonnet this year. I need to take advantage.

On my mind … Finishing up the school year. It’s early, I know, but I need a plan in place and goals in mind to keep me on track this time of year. Otherwise, I might just chuck the whole thing. Just kidding … Sort of.

Noticing that … I need Mary. When I remember to turn to her in all the little moments of my day, not everything always goes smoothly, but I am much better at handling the bumps along the way. I like the Memorare. It soothes my soul.

A few plans for the week … Baseball begins! Big boy indoor practices commence in earnest. Do you hear that faint whimpering coming from the corner? Yes, that is me. I am crying for joy. Because I never needed a silly little life of my own anyway.

From the kitchen … I might bake some bread later this week. Ambrose enjoyed some bakery bread earlier today and through large mouthfuls asked, “How come you stopped baking bread?” Message received.

Around the house … Still making an effort to stick with 40 Bags in 40 Days. Most of my bags have been small, though. I wish outdoor bags could count because Dan put some kids to work over the weekend and they gathered up quite a pile in the yard. Where does this stuff come from?

One of my favorite things … the way 3-year-old Daniel calls me when he needs some help in the bathroom. “Danny Bean, on the potty!” I hear at random times throughout the day. Danny Bean. Lest I confuse him with some other Danny who requires toilet assistance …

A picture I am sharing …

Danny Bean, “spying” on his big brothers:

I am so proud.

for his name in flames.