Making room for Will

It has occurred to Mike and I that we have too much stuff in our house that we don't use or don't need. With Will scheduled to arrive in 12 weeks we know that we have to start cleaning out to make room for him and all his new stuff. So, yesterday Mike and I took on the large task of cleaning out the garage. It took about 3 hours, but I have to admit, it looks amazing. Our only regret is that we forgot to take a before picture so that we could appreciate what we accomplished. But still we did make room to start storing diapers and other shower gifts until they are needed. Our next task is to start in our guest bedroom closet, which is scary. But the funny thing is, we have been talking about doing a yard sale this summer. Today there was a note on the mailbox from one of my neighbors advertising a neighborhood yard sale in 3 weeks. I was intrigued and even more motivated to clean out that closet so that hopefully we can not only gain space for Will's stuff but earn some cash as well.

On another note, I was reading a blog yesterday and the person posted the current book that she was reading. Being a librarian, I thought this was so cool. I am always reading and always interested in what others are reading. So I thought I would share some titles that I have read this summer and what I am currently reading. We can call them my pre-mommy reading! :)


The Yada Yada Prayer Group by Neta Jackson- This is actually a series of 6 books. I have read through book 3 and can't wait to get my hands on the 4th. The group of women in the books are very easy to relate to because they are going through similar trials that normal women face everyday; for example trying to work, fix supper for the family and finding time to have quiet time with the Lord.


This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti- I just finished this book a few days ago. It was awesome! It talks a lot about the spiritual warfare that is going on around us everyday between angels and evil spirits. And it shows just how much prayer can work in your lives. Mike wants to read this book and he doesn't read fiction.


Deep in the Heart of Trouble by Deanne Gist- This is the book I am currently reading and the fourth book I have read by this author. She writes fun, historical, christian romance novels. These books are great for the beach or pool.