Things I loved about today:

It's about time I had a more positive post right?
I had a really nice day today and even though I have this lingering SIX MORE DAYS (meaning that's a long time :), in case you were reading that wrong)... I was able to really enjoy a lot of the sweet little moments that occurred.  I'm very grateful for these tender mercies right now.
1. When I came up the stairs this morning, I looked outside and saw my sweet Bradley outside, in his church clothes (like a cute little missionary), taking his sister's dog out for his morning potty break.  What a cool little brother, and what an awesome helper!

2. Sweet little Erika looking for me first thing in the morning to give me her morning hug.  Love that.

3. Bradley helped his little brother with his bath, and Noah (who never does this) got dressed all on his own with no tantrums!!  YAY!  That's progress that I feel is necessary for the new addition to join us.

4. Kelly changed her bad mood into a good one in record time!

5. Charity stops to rub my tummy every chance she gets.... it's so sweet how much these guys love this little baby!  Never ceases to amaze me.

6. I got to hear my ol' Primary kids sing one of my favorite songs to us the ol' Presidency, and receive a sweet little goodbye gift.  Very precious.  And I held back the tears for the most part!

7. Watching Bradley assist Noah on his scripture.  They worked on it all morning, and did SUCH a great job!  All their idea, and all so wonderful for me.

8. All six of my beautiful children did fantastic in Sacrament meeting.  They were all happy, entertained, and generally quiet.  It was spectacular.  Made me feel like life will go on (in the church without Nate world) when this baby gets here.

9. Heavenly Father blessed me with a full ENOUGH tire to get to church.  I didn't have to walk.

10. My adorable big girls decided they were going to fast for the delivery.  They had forgotten about it until after breakfast, but they fasted lunch, just for me and the baby.  So awesome.

11. Then to top it off, and while they were still fasting, Charity and Kelly made dinner!

12. Playing Monopoly with my little Lukey.  He is a fun little kid.  And smart too!  I will never get tired of playing Monopoly with him.  He won.

13. Awesome lesson in Relief Society.  Reminder for me: follow the promptings you receive.

14. Noah let me comfort him when he fell on his side off the bunk bed.  Just another new one for him.  I was grateful.

15. My last Sunday was a good one, we left on a good note, now going back after the baby comes will not be too hard :).

16. Watching Erika's gentle big brother, Noah, walk her to her class.  He even put his little hand on her back.  Such a sweetie.

17. Watching Noah sing the new song with the Primary!  He even got to go up in the front to show his "scriptures" with his hands... he did great and totally got into it!  He's not normally like that either.

18. Erika showing me the crazy way that Bradley lifted her up to get her drink from the drinking fountain.  What a fun big brother he is.  She loved it.

19. All the sweet little cards Kelly wrote to me, and to all of her siblings during the meeting.  Erika just cherished hers!  She kept showing me the picture and saying, "This is Kewwy.  This is me.  And I'm hoding duh baby!"  Meant a lot to Erika.  Meant a lot to me.  I think it meant a lot to all of them.  I loved listening to Luke read his.  She is a very thoughtful little girl.  What would we do without these kids?!  My life would be so incomplete.

20. Having Nate home for evening scriptures.  I know that it's only 2 nights a week that we don't, but that makes having him here, that much more of a blessing.  I'm not whole without him, and neither is our family.

21. My kind neighbor bringing over some extra veggies from his garden.  He's so generous and so thoughtful.

22. All the warm wishes from all the sweet women in the ward.  I can't believe anyone remembered I was delivering this week.  So thoughtful.  All of the offers to help.... just unbelievable.  I'm blessed.