Well the final four weeks of baby waiting are here- and I am so ready and excited to meet this little person. I really appreciate everyones name suggestions. Although it is hard, I think we may have made some headway...maybe:)

Besides baby excitement, life continues to pass as usual. Grocery shopping, nap time and school work. Jeremy has taken over all of Phoenix's school work after one to many 'confrontations' between the two of us, and although it isn't an ideal plan, it is allowing our family to function on a day to day basis. It makes me sad he spends so much of his day in solitude, but when I get involved (i.e. teach) it doesn't seem safe, especially as I am nearing the end of this pregnancy. We are praying and really seeking Gods direction for education and our children, and that is a post I am not quite ready to write yet. Regardless- school this year has had many more emotional ups and downs then I anticipated. Props, kudos, high fives- whatever- to you momma's who can do this thing called life seamlessly. I am a daily work of art.

Jeremy's birthday is tomorrow. The kids and I just slipped an OREO cheesecake in the oven for tomorrows feast. Besides that deliciousness we will enjoy mashed potatoes and gravy, meatloaf, homemade rolls and corn. Now does that sound like a mans meal or what?! The kids and I have had a great time this week getting presents ready and we are really looking forward to tomorrow night.

On another note, Jeremy's mom, Sue, passed away 6 years ago today after a 15 year battle against MS. While her death so closely coincides with her twin sons birthdays, I always make a point to honor her on this day by making a meal passed down from her. Usually it is Chicken Noodle Soup, this year I am making her Spaghetti Sauce. It is a privlige to remember her for the beautiful wife, mother, mother in law, grandmother, daughter that she was. Although she is not here to see her children, and her children's children grow- I know without a doubt she will forever be apart of our lives. We cherish her memory and the legacy she gave us.