Almost There...

FIVE MORE DAYS!! Well, of course, that means five more days until the "due date." However, the arrival of Lenna-Grace is uncertain by all but God alone. He may have her come early--as in tonight--that sure would be nice!! Or, He may have decided she needed to arrive a little late, I hope not too late. No matter when she is expected to be welcomed into this world--everyone our home and family is getting so anxious to see this beautiful little girl.

For me, I am ready to sleep without this huge bump in front of me. For the past few days, I believe I have gotten at most two hours of sleep a night. I cannot get comfortable. When I do fall asleep, this little beauty inside of me starts kicking. Yes, I know that I will not be able to sleep a full night's sleep for awhile; however, I will able to find some sort of comfortable position and sleep in intervals. Cat naps will work for me!

Today also marks my last day of work for the school year, hopefully. Maternity leave will begin on Monday and I will be out until the doctor says so. I am hoping to be able to finish the whole school year out on maternity leave. This will allow me to spend a complete 4.5 months with my precious bundle of joy without working. Then the new school year would begin in mid-August, early-September. Although, I do have to say I have the best childcare lined up ever and I will not have any worries leaving Lenna-Grace with her--Thanks SIS!! Tuesdee has been an amazing stay at home mom for over eight years now. She has graciously accepted the job of watching Lenna-Grace when I return to work.

Many people hate to leave their children at daycare. Numerous moms decide to stay at home simply because of the fear of childcare providers not doing an adequate job of watching their children. As John and I faced the decision of whether or not I would return to work for the 2009-2010 school year, never once did I worry over how my little one would be provided for. I knew I could leave her with my sister and she would be wonderful with her and to her. I will be returning to teaching once the new year begins. I love teaching and it something God has given me a passion for. I do not feel I will be neglecting my daughter-I feel I will be allowing her some wonderful time with her Aunt Tuesdee:)