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I decided to get alittle personal here…

Well, for anyone who really wants to know, I am in a whirlwind right now. It’s a good whirlwind, but kinda scary and really emotional! Being pregnant has definitely changed my previously harmonious hormones into a big ball of messed-up-ness. But it’s not only because of that aspect of the pregnancy, but rather the pregnancy itself. I am THRILLED that we are going to be welcoming another little life into this world shortly, but if I’m being honest, I am a bit nervous. No, I’m a Lottabit nervous. 3 kids under the age of 3 is not what I expected when I first began this mothering gig. And mind you, I’m certainly not complaining, because I wouldn’t give my kids back for anything. I’m just saying, I’m dealing with preparing my heart for this crazy season! I know most moms can say this, but sometimes I wonder if I’m any good at this job!  I find myself asking these questions:

Will I be able to handle 3? (especially if it’s another boy. whoa!)

Will I EVER clean the house again?

How will we afford this?

And the Lord tells me every time: “You were made for this.” So, there it is. He’s in control and I need not worry. Oh Lord give me grace! Why do I think that I can’t afford 3 when God owns everything in this world? It’s not hard for Him to provide. I have no doubt that we’re in His will by having lots of kids, but I need some help with my unbelief here! And the cleaning thing. well. I think I’ll hire someone. haha!

Anyway, all that to say, God is good and He knows what He’s doing. I just need his Holy Spirit to help me be still and know that. Ya know?

On another note, the family just getting over a ‘bug’. It’s not fun. Luckily I dont think we’ve given it to anyone else, but pray that we all get over it soon! I’m not having morning sickness too badly, just a bit of a loss of appetite. If you’re wondering, I do crave one thing: Taco Bell. Yes, I know that’s bad and i try not to give in, but oh, it’s so good!

Easter is coming!! Is anyone doing anything fun?!!

To all who haven’t heard already, (and if you live near me, I’d be utterly shocked if you haven’t!), I’m pregnant!! yay! We’re thinking I’m due sometime in early November. So there ya go, peanut #3 is on the way. Pretty cool huh? At first we were really at a loss for words, seeing as how Asher isn’t a year old yet.  But we know that God is in total control and so we’re excited to meet this new little arrow in our quiver.

It’s gorgeous down here in Fort Mill as of late. It finally feels like spring may be here to stay! Today, it was almost 70 degrees, so we took two walks, and even visited the lake where we saw lots of duckys! Rowan made sure to point them all out, and really wanted to get out of the stroller to play with them. Not such a good idea.  They stayed buckled in and watched the ducky’s from a a distance. They were thrilled, nonetheless!

And, I know it’s late, but I am going to post a random photo.  Who said I couldn’t do it on a Monday!

yes friends, this is ryan internicola, the scariest masked man ever.