I took a pregnancy test.  Two lines!  I am happy and overwhelmed.  I have an 11-month-old and I'm pregnant.  Hello!  I haven't updated since yesterday due to the shock and awe.  I'm not sure what to think.  It's still very early so I am not too caught up in the baby thing just yet.  We aren't telling people yet so I am quietly enjoying this time before the nausea sets in.

I know better, but I did it anyway.  I watched a scary movie.  Now, I had already seen this movie, but it was a long time ago.  We were at a friend's house, Gracie was asleep, and everyone wanted to watch it.  I rememberd that it was very scary but thought,"Oh I've already seen it, it won't be as scary the 2nd time."  Yeah, right!

I had horrible nightmares!  I was so scared when I woke up at about 2am.  I snuggled close to DH, but he was out of it.  :)  I said lots of prayers and verses.  I really wish I could take my brain out and scrub it clean!  So now I am taking a moratorium on anything yucky.  My brain shall be a temple!  I don't want to put anything gross in there. 

Another scary situation:  I have so much laundry to do that I might faint!  Big weekends require big cleanup afterwards!

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I need to slow down.  And I'm asking the Lord to help me do it.  I want to move slowly enough to be aware of all the joys he has hidden for me.  I want to slow down enough to grow as he wants me to grow.  I want to be quiet enough to hear his voice.  I need his wisdom to know how to spend my time and how to order my days.

-Kathryn Hillen

~A Time of Rest~

Using a time of rest properly:  gratitude for previous blessings, a desire to correct past mistakes and prevent them in the future, and a willingness to occupy himself constructively.

My life is in a time of rest, but instead of being bored or restless I need to make the most of this time.  I have a feeling that it may be at an end soon...possibly in the form of another little one!  We'll see.  I'm not going to think about it for another week or so.  :)

I can't wait for my book to come in!

I also got the study guide that comes with it.  I am so excited!

Such a good article!

http://www.nogreaterjoy.org/index.php?id=25&backPID=2&tt_news=184

Our anniversary dinner was wonderful!  I had the turtle soup, the quail, and a delicious chocolate-pecan concoction for dessert.  DH ordered a bottle of wine that costed as much as our meal.  I felt bad but I honestly couldn't drink more than a glass and a half.  It was such a romantic evening.  We talked and talked and laughed and kissed at our table.  Nothing obscene, but it was nice to feel so in love.

On the flip side of life, Eliza is driving me insane.  She's one of those friends who is really sweet but has so many habits that are unbearable.  She's always late, she's always bossy, she's loud, and she is messy.  I know, I know, the messy shouldn't bother me but it really does!  The bossy stuff is partially my own fault.  Yesterday she coaxed me into renting a movie I didn't want to rent and now I'm stuck with it.  I might watch it, but I have no interest in movies about gay guys in drag.  "But it's so funny!!!"  I'm sure it is but life is short and I hate to be bullied.  *sigh*  She is so sweet and generous, so I really need to be the bigger person.  Love is patient, love is kind...

This weekend is going to be packed with activities.  I am dreading the sheer busy-ness of it.  One good thing is that I have basically all day to get things done and batton down the hatches.  I hate coming home from something to chaos. 

I had a dream we were house hunting and we visited one in which all of the walls had strange murals on them.  There were mermaids and big suns everywhere.  They were hippies or something.  And the woman said to me, "we can only sell you the house if you promise not to paint over the walls."  Ha! 

Other news:

~I am also on a campaign to lose 10 lbs.  I have so many size 2s and 4s I can't wear since little Gracie came.  I want my clothes!

;P