the moment you've all been waiting for

As you may recall, last week I teased about some upcoming news. I'm sure you've all been tossing and turning at night, trying to work out just what that news might be. My first bloggy giveaway? A happy twist in our real estate fiasco? Is my kindergartner reading Shakespeare? What could it be?

Of course, some of you have guessed. That will happen, I suppose. It's just the way of it....the way people's minds work. At any rate, I suppose I'll come right out and say it. If you insist.

It would seem that we've managed well enough to keep this crew fed, clothed, and relatively clean...



...that the Lord is growing our family! That's right.....I'm pregnant!


We are, all of us, entirely thrilled. The older boys love being big brothers, and I know Owen will be a smashing older sibling, too. We're looking at a mid-February arrival of the wee one. Yes, we're hoping all the details will work out for another homebirth, and no, we likely won't be peeking at the baby's gender before the big day. So yes, it looks like a bit more waiting is in order....

...just thought I'd share our happy news!