Since Friday last week, we have had the sweet presence of Sheila Mae in our home. Her parents will arrive to pick her up on the 12th of November, so for a little while it's like having another child.

The boys have taken to calling her their little sister, and she's just been part of our family. She came with us to the beach for Aubrey's birthday and had a grand time playing in the surf and sand.

Not that it has necessarily helped us get more done in a day, but her happy chatter is a welcome boost of spirits. I woke up this morning thinking, 'I have a lot of important things to do today, but the most important thing I'm going to do is take care of Sheila Mae.'