Off the chain

Yesterday was one of those off the chain parenting days, where you question everything, desperately need to turn on a movie, but realize you took away all media- dang the rules!- and then stare at the clock until it's a reasonable time to have a glass of wine- 5:01pm, but in my case, whenever I hear the sound of the garage door opening.

Tim's home. My rock. My helper. (I love you!)

Just when I thought everyone was all cozy in their beds and I could settle down for a nice dose of YouTube's "Best Fails"...(treadmill fails really turn it around for me) someone...who will remain nameless, had a little mishap with an outlet. Awesomeness. Guess outlet covers really are absolutely and completely still necessary.

Did I mention we're about to have four kids?

Some days I feel like I can barely catch my breath, putting out fires left and right (metaphorically, of course), but without fail, God follows my craziest days with a deep understanding of what His Word says and how it applies to every aspect of parenting.

Jesus Calling, for today, reads:

"TRUST ME in the depths of your being. It is there that I live in constant communion with you. When you feel flustered and frazzled on the outside, do not get upset with yourself. You are only human, and the swirl of events going on all around you will sometimes feel overwhelming. Rather than scolding yourself for your humanness, remind yourself that I Am both with you and within you.

I Am with you at all times, encouraging and supportive rather than condemning. I know that deep within you, where I live, My Peace is your continual experience. Slow down your pace of living for a time. Quiet your mind in My Presence. Then you will be able to hear Me bestowing the resurrection blessing: Peace be with you.

Beautiful description, right?



Happy Thursday (that's like Friday)! Yay!!!

Six

If you haven't heard by now, we will be adding ONE MORE to our family of five.

**No I am not pregnant.**

We will be fostering to adopt! And we couldn't be more excited! When you answer God's call on your family, you pray that every one in your family hears the same call. Though our kids are young, I am certain that fostering to adopt is something that God has placed in their little hearts as well. The kids are very excited and talk about their baby sister all the time.

Holden: Wanted us to confirm that he will still be the head of the kids. Ha! (I'm sure he phrased it more cleverly than that).

Fount: Wants the baby to live in his room so he can sing to the baby and give the baby a bottle if they cry. (Ahhh so sweet!)

Sadie: Wants to share all her toys with her and sing to her and hold her hand in the car.

We have a long way to go before we are certified...between the mound of paperwork, home study, background checks, and training hours...it will be months. Thank you, in advance to our family and friends who will be taking care of our kids while we do our training. It means a lot!

Lastly, but first in our hearts, please pray for our little girl. She may already be born...pray for safety and that she knows she is so loved already.