This is a nice place to catch my breath :-) This morning it is almost 10 here on the east coast and I'm still in bed with four of my grandchildren, watching Dora and Diego and enjoying their wiggles and giggles. I'm here awaiting the arrival of the fifth elf in the Slaughter house...today is the due date but then Kristen doesn't pay attention to due dates, so we might still be watching Dora this time next week. And that will be just fine with Granny.

We are anticipating a home birth, so today the tasks consist of getting the birth room all ready. All baby clothes and blankets are washed and ready, freezer is stocked with some meals for the first few days, and the household is in wait mode. Soon there will be another set of lungs and demands within these walls, but those realities are nothing compared to the treasure of another pink or blue bundle of sweetness...God's continuing whisper of blessing in this home. I'm privileged to be here to witness His goodness...