It seems like it has been a while since I rounded up the week's news and happenings in 7 Quick Takes form! Lots of randomness to collect here today.
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First of all, many thanks for the kinds words on the blog redesign. I'm telling you, all compliments go directly to Karen - she is fantastic to work with! I personally think she should alter her design business to Simply Amazing Designs.
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You all know I enjoy the dancing. I am dancing the Joyful, Well-Rested Mama dance this morning because last night was a stellar night for sleep in the SortaCrunchy Casa. I laid AJ down in her crib around 8:30 last night and she talked and played in there until close to 9. She did not make a peep again until 6 this morning (!!!) and even then when back to sleep promptly after a quick mama milk snack. She didn't wake up for the day until 8:30 which I am pretty sure is a new record for her. Oh, God knew I had a monumental need for sleep last night, and I am thankful His hand of rest was on my sweet AJ.
I realize that all of that uninterrupted sleep may be quite the norm for most nearly 19-month-olds, but it is the source of great celebration for us!
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Fans of Life- do you think Detective Reese is dead? Would you believe at the end of the "5 Quarts" episode I laid awake worrying about what was going to happen to her? It's a sickness, this obsession.
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Lighter note ... I've had quite a few friends join Twitter in the past week. I came across this Twitter Basics guide this week and wanted to share it. My additions to this guide would be
#1 You don't HAVE to fill in your full name in your profile. When you follow someone, they will get a notice that shows both your full name and your twitter screen name. If you don't feel comfortable broadcasting your full name to every person you follow, choose to fill in that part of your profile with your screen name.
#2 Use a service like WeFollowto find interesting people to follow. Maybe you'd like to follow @jimmyfallon or @nytimes or @etsy or @lancearmstrong or @mrskutcher but don't know where to find them? WeFollow is a great place to start.
#3 Fridays are #followfriday when people share their own favorite people to follow. This is a great way to find new people to follow!
#4 Use a third-party application! I cannot imagine tweeting from my twitter home page. Too confusing! I would miss so much! I love Tweet Deck, but there are others like Tweet Grid and Twhirl.
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April - I can't believe we are three days in already! April is National Poetry Month. My friend Stephanie at Little Stuff of Life is doing something fun to celebrate called Perfectly Poetical Tuesdays where you post what you would normally say - just in a poetical way! I am so excited for this! I think it's brilliant and I for sure will be participating. More on Poetry Month stuff to come.
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Next week will be light on the posting because I have some real, non-virtual spring cleaning to do. I don't think I've mentioned this but my new friend and amazing author Marla Taviano is making the SortaCrunchy Casa a stop on her Zoo Tour!! I am just beside myself with excitement over meeting her, Gabe, and the girls. But things must get ship-shape around here - and fast.
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Also, next week is Holy Week and my posts will be spiritual in nature. The same author who created Lent Activities for the Family has her Holy Week Devotions for the Family on sale this week. Alternatively, you can find many great free resources at CatholicMom.com's Holy Week Guide.
Check out everyone else's 7 Quick Takes at Conversion Diary and as always, thank you to Jenn for hosting!
Enjoy your weekend!
