While We Wait

I promised myself that I wouldn't get too impatient while waiting for Baby Girl to make her appearance, even if she decided to be fashionably late.  So far, I think I've been doing pretty well, but it does get harder as that due date draws closer and closer.  (One more week!  Ahh!)  While this pregnancy has mostly seemed to fly by, it has started passing just a little slower these last few weeks.  So, to help pass the time while also enjoying every moment, we've found lots to keep us busy around here.

Me and Matthew go on walks every day, and we almost always end up at the park.  On weekends, Michael joins us.

Lots of family date nights!  Sometimes we go get treats, sometimes we walk around stores, and sometimes we run errands.  (I guess errands don't really count as date nights though).  :-)

Shopping with both Michael and Matthew is always interesting.  I'm kinda surprised we haven't been kicked out of a few stores by now.  ;-)  At least Matthew is always entertained!

Lots of fun and relaxing baths!  Well, more fun for Matthew, and more relaxing for me.

I have a feeling that I won't be getting out during the day nearly as much once I have two little ones to tote around, so I take Matthew out quite a few times every day.  Today, we hit up Barnes and Noble so I could read Matthew the cute little Valentine's Day books.  (Oh how I will miss this when, all too soon, Matthew will no longer want to read "cute little Valentine's Day books.")

And we are staying as active as possible!  (Not like I have much of a choice with Matthew around).  ;-)  It's always nice though to be able to relax a little more in the evenings when Michael comes home since he can take over the role of being crazy with Matthew for a bit.... even if I occasionally find them doing things like jumping on the bed and messing it all up.  ;-)

And I've done a little crafting!  Mostly baby girl stuff.  Here's a hair bow holder I made for her - definitely simple, but kinda cute!

It's funny how different every pregnancy really is.  With Matthew I had maybe 10 total Braxton Hicks contractions during my pregnancy, (none of which were even remotely uncomfortable) and was barely dilated at all when I went into labor 10 days early.  With this one, I've been dilated to a 3 for a few weeks now and have had SO many contractions that have often kept me up most of the night... and I'm now only a week from my due date.  Can't wait to find out when this little lady will come!  In the meantime, I'm going to keep enjoying these super fun days with my crazy boys!