The boys pounced on the palms this morning and then wanted me to fashion them into crosses. When Monsignor walked down the aisle to bless the palms Jordan had his cross upside down, it looked like a sword It was quite funny. They were a little down today at mass as they are recovering from their illness but Joshua did sing his favorite communion hymn, “Take and eat”. I wonder what goes on his mind about his upcoming First Eucharist. I don’t remember too much of mine, except that I had a very simple dress (which I thought made me look like a princess) and brand new knee high socks. Oh, and I also remember that I was worried about sticking my toungue out; what if I didn’t have it far out enough and the host dropped. Fr. Michael would’ve been so mad at me; he was a cranky priest. Joshua need have no fear on that account. All the priests are wonderful here and they receive communion on their palm.

They will not be going to school tomorrow and I’m a little sad because they will miss the St. Patrick’s Day “green day” – they are not celebrating much as the day falls in Holy Week. Oh well, I’ll ask them to wear a little green tomorrow, for the Irish in us