Father's Day Weekend

It was the first we'll spend together and more of a pre-Father's day. But special none-the-less. My hubby really has been taking care of our growing child since the day we found out about her. Even more than just that....he's been taking care of me! I am not one to be able to stand not being able to do certain things. Not being able to do normal house hold chores, no lifting or moving things and getting tired easily has not agreed with me. But he has been there to do them all in my while I am not able.

So this past weekend as he got everything moved into her new room, painted and put together furniture I felt a little helpless. I wanted to be right beside him, helping and doing things in preperation. But he did it all while I lounged around and probably got on his nerves a little since I was left with washing and folding tiny clothes. Dont' get me wrong, this task is time consuming and difficult in it's own right. But the bigger stuff looked a lot more fun and I hated that he had to do it all alone. But daddy duties were all his and he owned them on this special weekend.

I hope next year we can celebrate his first "official" Father's Day by letting him relax!

Winding Down

We are in the final weeks of the winding down phase, as I sit pretty at 37 weeks pregnant. Getting all the last minute things done, washing tiny baby clothes, finishing packing the hospital bag, putting the basinet in our bedroom, etc. With just three weeks left I'm trying not to feel overwhelmed! Just focussing on the main goal and finish-line ....seeing our sweet baby girl's face soon!  With every day that gets us closer to her due date, I remind myself she could be here tomorrow!! But we have all the basics, regardless of what's left on the To Do list. The rest will fall into place - we are just excited and ready to be a family of 3

A Few Kicks to the Ribs

Who would have ever thought that getting kicked in the ribs is a little comforting?! At least I think they are my ribs....I'm not too sure where those things ended up when this belly grew to be this big.

Don't get me wrong, the kicks themselves are not always pleasant, they often hurt and I find myself stretching out to give Cupcake more room. But the kicks do tell me she is healthy and doing well. Typically if I dont feel her or notice her moving for 30 mintues or so, I start to panic a little. The kicking, though not always comfortable, is comforting while I can't actually see her.

Since we are down to just 4 weeks to go - I will take the kicks as much and often as possible until she is out, happy and healthy in my arms!

Post Shower

Our Baby Showers thus far (2 of 3) have been wonderful!! We are so blessed to be so loved and already have our sweet Cupcake be so very spoiled. The showers are fun, the hosts and guests are amazing....but once we get home with everything, it's all work and no play!  Unpacking the gifts, organizing the bags, tissue, clothing, toys, bows, cupcake items, etc is overwhelming! It is also very likely more overwhelming because we have not finished the nursery. (eek!) So I am putting things away rather than setting them up in their new homes in drawers or on shelves.  We have received many fantastic gifts that I can't wait for Cupcake to wear - just the thought of her wearing them soon makes me teary eyed. I wouldn't send one thing back....except the duplicates of course. But I sure do wish they would put themselves away!

To All Parents

This has always been a favorite of mine and now has so much more meaning. Most likely the biggest responsibility a human being can have - to be a parent!!