Almost swimming like a fish

First, let me say thanks for your kind words and encouragement after my last post. I knew I could count on my blog friends for support... besides the fact that most of you have at least 2, if not 3 or more kids! Now I'm on to other soap boxes, like neighbors who do not clean up after their pets that leave enormous amounts of excrement in my yard--where my children like to run BAREFOOT.

Today was Elle's last day of swimming lessons and I must say that our prayers were finally answered this week. She really came a long way, but still has a long way to go. The best thing is that she is beginning to have fun and not be terrified of the water. Or really, just her face getting wet. It was a hard but sweet time for me, as I got to pray for her before each lesson and watch the Lord give her grace and courage. Today was the first day that no tears were shed and she was excited. After our trip to the doctor this afternoon for a re-check, we're going to Wal-Mart to get a Wall-E game for her (She is obsessed with Wall-E!).

Have I mentioned that Steven and I are going to the beach this weekend... by ourselves? This will be the first time in over two years that we've done anything without the kids for more than a couple hours. We did go to a marriage conference last May, but only spent one night away and came home in between. I'm not going to count that. What makes it even better is that Steven's boss gave him a weekend at his condo in Destin as a Christmas gift and we are redeeming it this weekend. That means more money for food! My mom and sister are coming to stay with the kids here at the house. Let's just pray I'll be so relaxed that I won't have too many contractions.