Getting reorganized...

After a 2 week break from my girls I was so glad to have them back. I will admit that I had forgotten how easy just one child can be....now moms of one don't freak out on me here, but trust me it just gets crazier as you go.

I've taken a step back to look at my house.....hmmm not pretty. Yeah I know I've been sick for 4 months, but that doesn't make the mess any easier to take in. While the girls were gone we got the kitchen cleaned up (some) and the playroom back into mostly sane condition. I also got all the bathrooms cleaned. My room and the kids rooms are still a danger zone. Also causing a problem is the change of seasons and the ever growing children. Unfortunately just because I'm stuck in the bed sick doesn't mean they stop growning. So I now have piles of partially sorted clothes all over both kids bedrooms...I know it will get better, but I wish I could click my fingers and have it all done, or at least have the energy and health to do it!

On a happy note!!! Its a BOY!!! We are pretty thrilled since this now evens up the teams. As Ian said during the sonograms " now I have two brothers, and two sisters" hmmmm not quite, but you get the idea. We are still trying to figure out the name thing. We have a pretty solid first name but can't seem to find a middle name that we love.... oh well we have plenty of time to keep looking.

Life is constantly changing here and I've been blessed with a helper 2 days a week now. She's been a huge blessing and we are both encouraging and growing together....plus shes great with the girls and mopped my bathroom floors today! Whoot! :)

Birthday.....

I think that birthdays are tough when you are sick. I mean, everyone wants you to have a great day, be cheery and party...and I just want a nap! I'm one of those people that loves to be around lots of friends, play games and just visit, but most of those activities are rough one me right now. It stinks because the things I love most about holidays are the things that make me sickest. Smells from food, children, pets....diapers drive me nuts. My dear hubby dared me this morning to try to go out to dinner tonight. (that is a feat because I've only been to the hospital or Dr.'s office for the past month) I'm hoping that I can go and enjoy myself, and that I will be able to eat. I can't wait until I feel better, get my house reorganized and can have a bunch of friends over for a game night! It will be great.

Beginning the Journey

Ok, so I'm finally adding to my social networking arsenal. Being so far away from most of my family and friends I hope this will help them keep connected with us. Motherhood provides lots of fun, crazy days and so does ministry. I hope that you will not only find this an encouragement as I share what God is teaching me, but that you will be able to encourage us as you pray for our ministry and our family. Thanks for caring. We love you and covet your prayers.