Well the holidays are officially over and Ken is back to work after having much needed time off.  It was wonderful to have him off with the boys.  We welcomed the snow storms, what better excuse to put in a movie and cuddle up in a few blankets and have family time.  Tomorrow the boys return to school and the house will be all quiet again.  I look forward to Anna Grace coming home and having an good excuse to be behind in my chores. 

Mitchell made an appointment to take his driving test today.  He was pretty excited he passed, now he can take his special girl out and drive her around instead of her driving him.  I'm having a problem, he's slowly letting go of my apron strings and I want so badly to rein him back in, yet I know that is not God's will for us.  I continue to pray that God will continue to guide him and that he seeks God's will for his life. 

Ben resumes practice today and the next couple weeks are sure to be "Crazy". Thank goodness he doesn't start back to dance until after the production of "Crazy For You" is over.  I'm not sure when choir will start back up for him, but I'm sure we'll find out when he returns to school tomorrow.  He's so busy and loves every bit of the hectic schedule.  I just feel extremely blessed that I'm home and able to run him to and fro so he can fuel his passion.  I don't know what God has in store for him, but I know it's going to be amazing.

Thank goodness Andrew took the winter off!  He thought about basketball and we would have supported his decision but it sure makes life easier with one less kid to rush to and fro.  He's done a wonderful job at helping out when asked. 

I am so thankful to my mother-in-law for teaching my husband how to be self-sufficient!  Ken has always shared the daily responsibilities with me, even when the boys were babies.  I want the boys to be just as qualified whether in the kitchen or laundry room, or in the nursery.  I guess when Anna Grace comes home they can get some practice in the nursery. 

I am so excited I'm going to take my neice this evening and go shopping.  We don't have anything for the nursery and well, it's time to get it ready!  I have Anna's picture hung on the wall along with pictures of the boys.  I find myself thinking of her so often and praying for God's protection over her.  I can't wait to hold her in my arms and just love her.