Expecting

We had a quiet weekend at home.

I went through clothing and shoes in the attic, pulling some things for fall.  I love these little shoes that were handed down to my girls by their cousins.  Beatrix will be the fourth little girl to wear them.  I think I would rather have these worn hand me downs than a new pair.

I started reading A Little Princess to my children.  The boys balked at a book with “Princess” in the title.  I am sure they will love it, just as they did The Secret Garden.

I have so many thoughts and emotions associated with this new little life.  We were surprised, but this baby was also just what I expected if that makes any sense.  We had a plan to wait until we are in a bigger house before having another baby.  But, we are always open to new life and we trust that God’s plan is better than ours.  So rather than worrying about where I am going to put this baby I am thinking about how sweet it will be to have a newborn curled next to me at night.  Rather than worrying about how we will ever manage to move now, I am thinking about baby names and tiny little knitted clothes.  And rather than worrying about homeschooling through the soon to begin all day nausea, I am thanking God for blessing our family again.  With each new baby I am more aware of how thankful I am for our faith and this beautiful life we have been given.