Taking it ssslllloooowww....

Summer school finally ended and life got so much more comfortable.

I found time to get some doctor visits for the kids crossed off my to-do list,

cleaned my house to a more satisfactory level,

met up with neglected friends for playdates,

had some date nights with my guy,

went to the grocery store,

and began preparation for the kids to head to school.

I also took advantage of my break

to have a surgery I've been putting off for a while.

I've had some problems for the last couple of years

which my doctors have not been able to get under control.

So, we all decided the best thing and solution would be a hysterectomy.

Oh my gosh.

I am soooo glad I had that surgery!

I have *almost* felt guilty that my recovery has been so easy.

As in, I've needed zero pain medication because I've had zero pain.

I have energy and feel great.

But, I'm desperately trying to take it easy.

It is so hard for me to do.

Because I have four kids to love on.

Because I am not naturally laid back in the least.

But, I know I don't have time for any complications,

so I'm trying to remind myself of the importance to follow my doctor's orders.

Reese, has orders of her own, which has made it a little hard.

Nobody tells Reese "no" and she demands to be held all day long.

She's learning a little something about not getting her way

and isn't too happy about it, since I'm not supposed to lift heavier

than 10 pounds for a while longer.

I'm also soaking up the last few days before my kids go back to school.

Connor starts kindergarten this year and I'm grieving.

M. and Reese have one more year of preschool.

Darah is repeating 1st grade and is super excited.

Bonding with Mr. M. has gone so great.

It helps that he's genuinely the best kid.

{I can't wait to be able to be more public with pictures, etc...}

We are all in love with each other.

It' hurts to not be able to tell him,

"Yes, you can stay in our family for forever,"

when he asks.

Oh, I pray that God allows him to be ours.

Please pray with us!!!

So, that's life in a nutshell over here.

Busy.

But, not really.