Life Is Good

Wow. I know, it's not Thanksgiving yet, but shouldn't every day be? We've been down with the goobery sniffles, but I can't complain.

Chayce read her first full sentence yesterday! It was so wonderful to sit and listen to her read me a short story. Even better? The camaraderie of my children--Zac was quick to tell her how awesome she did, and that he's so glad that now they can read together. I felt like my heart would pop!

Stephen has been in Atlanta, but the awesome news is, he is ahead of schedule and gets to come home early tonight!

I was cleaning the play room, when Payge came and plopped onto my lap (I was sorting, so I was sitting). I felt so peaceful and was almost excited that I remembered to take time to snuggle her rather than tell her to wait til I was done. Definitely an answer to a prayer I've been praying for awhile--that I'll remember to put them before the chores.

That we have some interviews coming up. We're excited, but I don't know what to think...wow, it seems like it's going slow, but then--is life going to hit me fast and furious soon? Eeek!

God is good. I know he's listening. What is even more exciting is when you know that your spouse is listening, too, and praying for you. I am amazed at the times when I am praying about a trial, and my husband will come to me and say, "I was praying for you, and I just felt as though you needed X,Y, or Z." (which, might I add, is what I had asked for in my prayer) Now THAT my friends, is what marriage is all about. That and spousely cuteness.

And a funny:
Zachary came in and asked me what cuff links were, as it had been in a song we heard. Chayce was sitting and listening to my explanation, and then said, "Wait a minute...then what are duck-links?" (ducklings).