Those Fabled Good Intentions

I feel so lame starting most of my blogs by apologizing or making excuses for taking so long in-between posts. At least this time I really did have good intentions. Of course, we know where that will get you...

Here's a picture of my desk. It's a bit cluttered, but that's pretty normal. I just feel so much more comfortable having my own work space again. Even in my for-real office (slash sewing room)! The printer all-in-one thingie sits off to the left but this covers the biggest part of it. The room is still transitioning from Elisa's room/Storage room to Mary Kay Office/Sewing room. That's a nice way of saying it's still a mess. Or, the more attractive phraseology of "a work in progress." If I had my way I'd move the kids' school desks in there, too, but we're probably better off in our official "classroom."

I've got to tell you that the days seem to be whizzing by so fast that my head is in a permanent state of circular motion. The only time they seem to drag by is when we stop to think about Elisa's due date (2-days ago). We know she'll have the baby by Wednesday, if not before. It would just be preferable for her to do this in a natural manner as opposed to having labor induced. Either way, when thinking about Elisa and the baby, the hours just drag by.

We did have an impromptu dinner party Friday evening. A group of us went to Olive Garden for dinner. It felt a bit celebratory as we declared it could be her "last supper" being pregnant (it wasn't). I took pictures and about a minute of video (a videographer I'm not). I just really like being near her as this time winds down. I really don't remember being this nervous when I was waiting on my own kids to arrive. The little guy is following tradition, however. Of my 5 kids, my 3-girls arrived 2-3 weeks before their respective due dates. My 2-boys, on the other hand, were both 10-12 days late.

The day is winding down and turning into evening. It's about time to get the kids to Kids Praise, do some lesson planning, and a bit of research on my newest hobby-to-be; digital scrapbooking.

I suspect Zachary may just be here before I make my way back to this keyboard for the next post. Please keep Elisa, Rob, and Zachary in your prayers.

In closing, I wish you a safe and happy week, but most of all, WELCOME AUTUMN!