...And it's only going to get busier!

Well, we just received the shock of a lifetime.  We're having TWINS!!!  And, since it is the Chesapeake way, they are both boys  :)  I know, poor Elaina, but we are trying to accentuate the positive.  I told her she will be Mommy's special helper when the babies come.

We went to the ultrasound today (I am 19 1/2 weeks) and were definitely not prepared for this.  I cried and Donny laughed.  Everyone thinks we're joking when we tell them (even TJ) and I am just worn out thinking about it all.

Children are a gift from the Lord and, ultimately, we are thankful.  Ready?  no.  Overwhelmed?  yes.  And very, very thankful.

Life is BUSY

Well, thanks to a "friendly" reminder from a friend, I realized it has been ages since I updated my blog.  We just got back from a fun and tiring vacation at the beach.  The kids had an absolute blast.  While they enjoyed the beach, they seemed to prefer the pool.  Zac wouldn't even touch the sand but he had no qualms about jumping into the pool.

Today, TJ started Kindergarten at our church school.  He was very excited when we left the house today, but not so much when I picked him up.  I think it will take time for him to get used to the structure of the day and to the idea that he doesn't know everything.  Like me, my son needs to grow in being teachable.

Settlement on both houses should be the end of September.  We have less than 3 weeks to pack, so I'm a bit overwhelmed about that.

I am now 18 weeks and a couple of days pregnant.  I have another midwife appointment tomorrow and the sonogram is set for Sept. 17th.  We are not planning on finding out the gender of the baby.  I have to try to remember to tell the tech that right away when we get there.

So,  life is crazy right now and I know that I need to press into the Lord more than usual.  PLease pray that I do that.