So much has happened.  Five months ago our youngest, Hans, was born.   A couple of weeks after my husband started police academy.  Not my idea for timing.  I've had to keep reminding myself that God's timing is always perfect. Someday I'll be able to look back and understand why this time was perfect.

A month and a half ago, the kids and I went to visit my family.  It was a great trip.  We survived the plane and airport.  Going through the airport and flying with four kids had me nervous.  Seeing my parents was great.  I was like takeing a break for me.  I had help with the kids and I didn't have much to do.  I helped Mom, but really didn't have to many decisions, like what to fix for meals, etc.  I also drove to my sister's and spent part of a week at her house.  I also got to help my other sister and her family load their moving van ( sibling bonding).  We had fun.   The four of us worked fast, but we visited and watched the kids play at the same time. 

Since we've been home, it's been busy.  We had yard and garden to catch up on.  The weeds in the garden are still out doing me. Now we're down to one week.  One week from today Sam graduates and will be home again.  I can't wait.  We've only got to see him for about a day and a half a week.  Now he'll be home (except for work).  

Next week will go faster since it's a short week.  I'll also be trying to put the fininshing touches on the house and yard without making everything look suspicious.  I have a surprise party planned for the Sunday after.  With help from friends at church, we should be able to pull this off. 

Looking back it's gone by fast even though at the time it seemed to drag.  It's been good also.  We've had the help and support from friends.  I can say that we have some great friends.  Without them this last five months would have been much much harder to bear.