38 Weeks

~ I am beyond ready to have this baby

~ I can't eat anything without feeling super gross

~ Sleeping good is a thing of the past

~ I am having contractions that are doing something

but not enough to start anything

~ This little girl is stretching me BIG time

but I haven't seen any new stretch marks

~ I am extremely, EXTREMELY excited to meet her

~ I can't get enough water these days

~ I crave Dr. Pepper but can't drink any

~ I've gained my limit on weight 

~ My boys are super excited to meet their sister

~ My back is killing me

~ I have RLS terribly bad

~ My nails and hair have not grown longer like they say they should

~ I've avoided swelling this time around until now

~ I LOVE sweet things opposed to savory

~ I quit cooking this pregnancy

~ I kept shopping to a bare minimum this time

~ She is a very, very active little girl

~ I am cooking freezer meals to be prepared 

and that's about all the cooking I've done

~ I have become quite crafty these days

: I bought a sewing machine

: I made her mobile

: I've made burp cloths, a taggie blankie, and blankets

: I made labels for her clothes

~ I have negative amounts of patience

Warmth

I’ve sat here in bed, all morning, listening to my three boys laugh, cry, and play.  I am refueling my soul, my mind, my body, my heart.

I have a cold, or sinus infection, and it is draining.  I’m not sleeping well, I’m not breathing well, and as a result, I’m just cranky.

It is so nice to hear my sons laugh with their daddy.  To hear the sounds of race cars screeching across racetracks, clapping for a good jump, and kisses for all in celebration.  

I would love to be able to run in there and join in on all the fun but  I know, that in this particular moment, it is best for me to stay in bed and just listen.  They are creating memories with their daddy.  I am creating memories of my boys.

These beautiful sounds are warming my core.  I needed this.  We all need this from time to time; to be able to step back and fully realize the joys that are right in front of you that you might take for granted.