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When we had that family meeting to coordinate schedules, rules, etc we were all offering suggestions and Ben kept saying, "I just need to figure this out myself. I need to find someone to move in that can help." The thought scared us - what if the female Ted Bundy moved in?

I am happy to report that we worried in vain. After several interviews and a few fall-throughs, Ben got a call from a childhood friend that she had someone. Ben met with Erin shortly after. Erin is a single mom of a nine year old and three year old. I haven't had the chance to meet her yet, but the mama's and Ben are thrilled with her.

She told my mom that three people from church had told her about Ben and then later on that day our friend had called her. She didn't live too close to us and so I have to think that you were up there orchestrating some of this. It gives all these kiddos involved a good sense of family life and Ben has been able to catch up on life.

She has even been extra helpful in potty training your sweet little Matthew. . yep, you hear me POTTY TRAINED. He's a pro Lans - just a few days and he's doing GREAT.

I am impressed with your husband Lans, he's doing a good job with these boys. I am sure you are up there thinking, "Wow, I didn't know he could do THAT." And this little Matthew is kissing his "terrible twos" behind. He has been so sweet. . .better about sharing, no more biting, loving on Andrew and even POOPING ON THE POT. YEAHHHHH