WHAT TODAY NEEDS. . .

is a little prayer. Today it is my turn to keep the kiddos. I have posted about our new childcare arrangements. If you are confused, read the post before this one. The Hantla children are due to arrive in a little over an hour. They are wonderfully sweet and I am actually looking forward to the day. I have lots of activities in mind for the toddlers and am looking forward to having a baby around for the day. I figure it will give me a taste of the coming months. I also know that as I mother I am not perfect. I have moments of impatience, frustration, and these days I fatigue rather easily. I am okay with the imperfection because I know that I only need one thing for today to be a pleasantly huge success, my God. He can walk beside me all day and provide for me all that I can't be on my own. He can give me more patience, encouragement, and energy than I will even realize I need. That is my prayer this morning. I pray that God will go before me today and bless me and those I am caring for.

Of course I have some blog friends that care for twice as many children as I will have today, 24 hours of every day. Those friends are an inspiration and a reality check that yes, one person can easily do what I am about to do. Lots of women have 3 children and lots have many more. We will be just fine.

On another note, Baby Rollins is due to arrive a little after 7:30 this morning. Pray with me for Beth, Matt, Levi, and the new arrival (he or she). I just love my friends and the opportunity to celebrate such joy even from down the road a bit. Love you guys!!!