The Johnson Castle

Our house... in the middle of the street... our house....(you can sing along if you want to) ha ha. Well, we are in the middle of the selling quest. I'd say that it is going well, but I don't know if it is. I am the opposite of patient, so ... so it feels pretty slow to me. Although, it is okay, seeing that I am due to have #5 (yes still no name) in just 16 days. I am trying to convince my doctor to induce me on the 12th but he said that my body has to cooperate. (Which it's not very good at). I think that I'd be pregnant forever, .... I've been induced with all of them. You'd think by #5, that my body would have learned how to do this without gallons of pitocin... but I am doomed. I mean isn't a career change, packing up you home, or moving stressful enough to cause birth? I guess it's like we've said... our children are afraid to come to earth. I think during the last month, they are in counseling.. wondering if they are being sent to the right "johnson" home. They are trying to negotiate other living arrangements. (ha ha) We are excited... and nervous to, as I feel in limbo, as our lives are so CRAZY right now. (I am already crazy, so just imagine me now!) Any way, if you know anyone who wants to buy a fabulous home, and relieve a little stress from my life, go and visit our home's blog. It is herriman-home.blogspot.com If you've never been to my house, enjoy the tour.... and if you have been to my house, enjoy the visit!

Decisions and changes, and making plans

As the saying goes, life is what happens while you are making plans. Well, my plans included, hanging out, doing some spring cleaning, and nesting before baby #5 (who still remains nameless, known by little Emmie as "sister") comes to join us in 4 weeks! (5 the way my body works)... yet, as it said "life happens," and we have decided that there is another path we must go on! We have decided to accept a GREAT job in Bosie Idaho, and move as soon as we can sell the Johnson castle!! (and as soon as the kids are out of school, and girls camp, and Youth Conference are over!)

The down side of course is leaving Utah. We are so sad to leave family, and dear friends, and yes I am sad to leave my house. I love my house! Isn't that silly? Even the things I don't love, I suddenly love! But, we must move forward. We are thinking positively, and I especially am, thinking, hey - maybe the stress of moving will cause me to have this little one on time! Wouldn't that be a novel idea?

So that is what is happening here. The past 3 months have been SOOOO LONG! I am finally feeling some sort of peace (I think?). I am grateful for prayer, friends, and for family support. I am thankful that people still like me still, especially over the past 3 months, when I have had days when I was an emotional mess, just so MAD and confused, and searching for answers and peace.

Today I had the first glimpse of peace! And to make it even better, today is mother's day, and I am so happy to be a mom. There's nothing better than the title of "mom", it truly is my best accomplishment ever, even if I'm still learning how to do it! So to all my sweet friends, happy mothers day, you are the best mom's I love and appreciate all of you! (and your sweet mom's too) I love you mom! And B,W, Z, and E, thanks for letting me be your mom! I am so lucky!