We had a remarkably rainy start to the week. It was pouring when we left for school on Monday, and had been most of the night.
Not much a view from the school bus window.
Lawn-lake at school.
And the lake by the track.
Given the weather, there was most certainly not going to be recess outside. Indoor recess in the old, echo-y gym is a real drag for the staff on duty (me). It was further complicated by the fact that graduation had been in the gym on Saturday, and there were still podiums, tables, etc. around the walls. Not so great when there are 30 kids racing around with basketballs.
Luckily, all the balloons from graduation were still there, too, so I banned the basketballs, but put balloons out for everyone to play with instead.
Recess equipment.
There had actually been two big balloon arches at graduation, and the balloons from those lasted all the way to Wednesday recesses. When we were still in the gym.
It was also Teacher and Staff Appreciation week, so on Monday, the front office was pretty much a staff snack bar.
Too bad I was still not really eating on Monday to enjoy any of this. Although I did have two seltzers, which was a nice treat.
I made the trek to Walmart on Thursday and, as is my habit, stopped at the old church in this town for their noon Mass after I was done shopping.
I love this vestibule that's to one side of the church.
And the absolutely giant organ. One of these days I'll have to get here for a Mass at which this is played.
Incidentally, I first learned about our new Pope at this Mass, which seemed a very fitting way to hear that news.
Relatedly, we continue to burn the old Paschal candle at home. This week's flowers on the table with it were courtesy of the exploratory walk one son took far afield. He returned with a large handful of wildflowers for me.
Candle bouquet.
I put them there because I already had something on the dining room table.
Decorative alliums and apricot branches.
There you have it! My life, snapshotted.
Happy Mother's Day to my fellow moms. I hope you have a lovely day.
4 comments:
I like the idea of the noon mass. I used to stop at Sage Chapel for a peaceful break sometimes, and on certain days, there was an organ recital, one of my favorite things. Mil
Happy Mother’s Day! May it be relaxing and stress free!
You have beautiful churches in your area! I hope you enjoy your Mother's day. I imagine you're cooking a sumptuous feast with a big salad for your celebration!
Happy belated Mother's Day! That church is so beautiful!
Linda
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