Mass, Storms, Cub Scouts and EWTN

Today we were on time but barely. I have to get some more sleep somehow, but editing and school work have to be done somehow too. I will work on that.
Today was the school Mass. As I have said before this is my favorite part of the week. This week it was a little different. The tornado sirens started to go off which meant the children all had to get back to the school and to their safe places. I was fortunate enough to be able to be there and help the teachers rush the little ones back. It was an experience. When I checked my phone Brandon texted me that there was a tornado at Grant's Mill Road. Not good for business while in Irondale. I was glad to know that my boys were in their safe places. I am also very thankful that they were all ok as the tornado went the opposite way. Still very close. Jesus was definitely present.
While the boys were at school I finished the carpets upstairs. Now just the stairs. Those may wait till this weekend though.
Tonight was the pack meeting for the cub scouts and we had it at EWTN where they all got the tour led by non other than their amazing cubmaster (yep, that would be Brandon). While we were there I saw several familiar faces and was glad to say hello and talk to them. The boys were all excellent.
Well, I am off to bed a little earlier, there is still half an hour before midnight ;) Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers! Please say a little prayer for me as I get ready for Thanksgiving and the kick off to Christmas party :) So excited!

Popcorn...Popcorn...Popcorn

So the boys' again did not want to get up this morning. I am dreading their teenage years since it is already so much fun. My mom thinks that it is great that the boys are so much like me, she said that it is something I deserve and she is probably right.
Once we got on the road and high tailed it to Irondale they were much better and so was I. I have to admit my nerves were slightly frazzled.
I was able to get a bunch of nit picking little things done today which made me feel better, but I still have such a HUGE to do list. Every time I think I get it down some I am reminded of how much more there is to add to it. I will get there though. I am determined more than ever. Tomorrow I will work on the bigger things, and then Thursday back to the little. I think it will help me say focused. At least I hope that it will. As an adult I know that I have ADD, strange since I did not as a child. Maybe it is just motherhood. Who knows.
Well, the boys had a great day at school. Which again makes me a happy mom. John Michael had soccer practice and Brandon was able to make it. this is the first practice he has been able to come to. That was great because Danny and I were able to get an errand done and he was able to sell some popcorn. He is ready for Sunday when he will get to sell some more. Of course I am working on it for him too and so is Brandon. Danny wants to keep his title as top seller and more importantly he wants to throw a pie in the Cubmaster's face...probably because Brandon is the Cubmaster. I might try to sell $500 so that I can. Of course I told Brandon that someone will have to demonstrate how to do it so I volunteered for that position. It is a tough job, but somebody should do it and who is more qualified than me :)
Well, it was chicken and dumplings for dinner which made Danny super happy. John Michael was not so much. He can be difficult when it comes to dinner though.
Well, I am off to bed. I am super tired and am hoping to actually sleep instead of tossing and turning and having really messed up dreams. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Cubmaster Swap

Well for anyone who does not know this is Danny's second year as a cub scout. He is now a wolf cub and Brandon has always been the den leader. Tonight he officially became the cub master. He is excited and also a little nervous as it is a new responsibility. He will do great though. The boys love him. We look forward to growing our pack.

At our pack meeting tonight our theme was winter wonderland. It was a lot of fun. The Tiger cubs sang a song, frozen underwear, which goes to the tune of walking in a winter wonderland. It was the funniest and cutest thing ever. It might be my new favorite song, especially with the wonderful weather we have had lately. We even had a faux snowball fight which the boys loved and it allowed them to run off a little energy, which is always a nice thing.

It has been an interesting news day with people getting their panties in a wad because of our openly Christian governor. He ran on his Christian beliefs and I personally think it is a good thing. People seriously need to quit being so sensitive. Political correctness is just another way of saying your feelings were hurt. Guess what grow up!!! People think differently, people are different, that is what makes us all so amazing. If we were all alike life would be pretty dull! Let's all be grown ups and quit acting like babies! The man was in a church when he said it and it is good to be proud of your Christianity.

Anyway. I am off to bed, still not nine like I wanted, but tomorrow is another day! Tonight my prayers will be for my friends and family. I will also pray for those who are offended by prayer. They need it the most!