The Countdown Is On!

We are at 35 weeks, folks!  Actually, according to my own calculations and those of the ultrasound tech at the local hospital, I would say 36.  But my doctor and the ultrasound tech at her office say 35.  So we'll see!  It really could just be wishful thinking on my part because I am definitely to the point where I feel every bit as preggo as I look!  I really can't complain, though.  I haven't had any complications, the aches I feel are nothing out of the ordinary, and I can still pretty much do all my normal activities.  Granted, there's usually some grunting and heave-ho involved (getting out of bed or tying shoes, anyone??) but we manage!

Last Saturday we had our "preparation for childbirth" class.  Both of us enjoyed it and felt it was beneficial.  For me it helped ease a little anxiety.  Key word being little.  I'm pretty nervous about labor pains.  I feel kind of dumb to admit it, but I'm more nervous about that than I am the thought of having to have a c-section!  Not that I want a c-section.  Not if it can be helped.  But I am such a wimp when it comes to pain.  I am ALL ABOUT the epidural- sign me up!!  However, I found myself telling Danny after the class that it made me ALMOST feel confident enough to ALMOST consider trying to go natural.

And then we laughed and said "yeah right" and moved on with our day.  

I know that all you ladies out there who did it without are probably looking at me and thinking how pitiful I am:)  Okay not really, but maybe kinda a little bit you are!  And I know there's a chance that for some reason or another the epidural won't happen, so I can't bank on it.  If that's the case, so be it.  I will survive.  I hope.  I know it's been done for years and years without and I know that plenty of girls nowadays still chose to forgo it.  But for me?  If I have any control over it, it will happen.

Other than that, we are just plain excited!  Anxious to meet baby girl all while trying to enjoy just being a couple while we still can.  And for me- trying to just trust God and not dwell on the fact that sometimes things happen and there's always the chance we could come home with empty arms.  And trusting is all I can do, knowing that He loves this baby more than we ever can, and knowing that He really does have complete control.

Oh- and I'm getting ready to go garage saling with a purpose!  I've never been a garage sale person and if I do stop by one, I wander aimlessly and remember why I don't usually go.  But this year I'm planning to look at the sales advertised and choose accordingly.  Baby girl clothes and baby items?  Count me in!  I went to one yesterday and had good success, so for the first time in my life, I'm excited for garage sale weekend:)

And for the sake of those who think I should post a picture, (ahem... Boni!!) here you go! 

The Great Invasion Of 2015

We had visitors last week!  It really wasn't an invasion like the post title says- I loved having them here!! My cousins, Angie and Lydia, and Angie's three kids came for a few days and we had a great time!  They got here on Tuesday night in time for supper and we just spent that evening relaxing and playing games.

The next morning I had a doctor appointment in Ft. Wayne at 9:00.  I drove up early and they met me there after my appointment.  After a quick errand at Costco that Angie needed to do (my first time there- and I liked it!) we took the kids to the play area at Jefferson Point for awhile before eating lunch at Chick-fil-a.  Now, we all know that Chick-fil-a is awesome.  But they upped their awesomeness by getting tables all set up for us while we ordered, complete with place mats for the kids and condiments for our food!  We were impressed!

It was gorgeous weather that day so after naps we enjoyed the warmth and sunshine before supper.  Ryan came over and him and Danny grilled out and played frisbee with Abel while the rest of us got everything else ready.  We played a couple more games that night before the kids went to bed and then the adults sat down to watch Beauty and the Beast.  That's right.  Adults + Disney movie= our evening:)

Thursday we went to Jungle George's for awhile.  The kids were entertained by the bouncy houses...

and we were entertained by the skee-ball!  We decided it really was for the benefit of the kids, you know.  Because we could win more tickets for them so they could get really cool prizes.  How kind of us.

They planned to leave early Friday morning and I would have gotten up to see them off, but Danny informed me he had the day off on Good Friday, so I said my goodbyes on Thursday night in order to sleep in on Friday!  I know- I'm such an amazing hostess!  But really though- we had a great time and I was so happy they came.  They were going to come last July but then my grandpa got really sick so I decided to go to IL instead to see him, knowing it would likely be my last chance to have a conversation with him.  It took a long time to find a new date for them to come and I'm so happy it finally worked out.  Angie and Lydia- thanks for making the effort to come!!