36 weeks

Yesterday marked 36 weeks of you and me, Baby Hank. 36 weeks spent together, every single minute of every single day. You have been my little accountability partner and I'm so sorry I've failed at times. Every time I yell or threaten our beloved pugs with spankins I just know you must be scared. Ha. Sorry, that probably won't change when you get here. Odie still likes taking a trip down the service road to visit all the neighbors and see what kind of treats they'll give him. He still gets spanked. And chained. Anyhoo, you'll love these pugs regardless of their bad behavior just like your dad and I do. 

I still feel great. I went to the chiropractor last week (as a treat to myself because insurance covers it) and love Dr. Kelle Edwards. She is the bomb. Maybe you'll meet her, too. There is a watermelon in the fridge outside and the only thing keeping me from cutting it is all the leftovers taking up my pyrex containers :) My feet have been puffy a few times. Mainly when I have to sit all day. Starting last week this is what life looks like: Monday- off day. grocery store. clean house. run errands. Tuesday- work at the car lot 8-5:30. Wednesday- Clean Kelly's mansion and hang out with Lan (your lil mama) and see Dr. Fletcher. Thursday- work at the car lot 8-5:30 then clean the car lot. Friday- Hang out with Lan. Football season officially starts this Friday at home against Etowah.

I can't tell you how many people told me how miserable I would be this summer while pregnant with you. Welp, It's August 28th (Happy Birthday, JB. Love you so much), the Lord gave us a rainy and mild summer and I'm proud to report... I have not been miserable and I am yet to be miserable. In your face people. 

Your nursery isn't finished yet. Maybe I'll have some time this weekend to do a few projects. I hope so! 

I made a packing list for the hospital but have yet to actually pack.

I cannot wait to hold you for the first time. I have been praying for your delivery and our breast feeding relationship for so long. I cried today just thinking about you being my baby forever and always (sorry, future daughter-in-law, I'll work on letting go when he turns 25! I'm serious). 

Dr. Fletcher doesn't think we'll make it to 40 weeks. I am a wee bit dilated and super pumped about my body progressing (whether you come next week or in 4 weeks). Apparently, I need to get on the ball. Can't wait to meet you and kiss you. I really, really can't wait to watch your daddy fall in love with you. I love him so much and I love you, so to watch you two bond is really going to make my cup overflow. Love you little baby, see you soon!

34 weeks

Today marks 34 weeks. 3 weeks til we are considered "full term". This means we have as little as 3 weeks or at the most, 7-8 weeks left, until we see Hank for the first time. Starting next week we visit the doctor every week. I am still crazy about fruit. I have decided to neglect my addiction to sweets (allowing myself to cheat on the weekends) until Hank gets here and possibly continue after he's born. I was taking the sweets WAY overboard.. and you know sugar is so bad.

Hank's nursery is on it's way to being d-o-n-e. We (as in Mom and Paige) just lack a few craft projects like: a valence, rocking chair cushion (the rocking chair was given to Janet and Larry when Todd was born. Awww weee!), a hamper makeover involving some fabric and spray paint, a lamp, a pennant banner, and an alphabet. On Sunday afternoon Mom and I completed Hank's 1,2, and 3 month onesies (to watch him grow)... I'm in love. Mom also made him a few burp cloths. Two with baby blue polka and printed fabrics and the third with some orange and black Valley Cub fabric. These projects aren't perfect but they are perfect enough for me. I try to let go of a lot of things because I don't want the insignificant things in life robbing me of satisfaction, joy, or contentment.

I still have a pretty good bit of energy. My feet haven't really been swollen yet, except for the day we drove 5 hours to the mountains. Getting up at night is getting more difficult. My walking buddy has started her last semester of student teaching before she graduates in December so my walks aren't quite as enjoyable these days but I MUST keep it up! I am so thirsty, all. the. time.

Friends and family hosted the best baby shower last Sunday afternoon. Seriously, it was great. I enjoyed every minute of it. The decorations were beautiful and the food was delicious.We got just about everything we need for Hank and if we didn't get it, we have gift cards to take shopping :)  I think I'm way more comfortable opening gifts for my son than for myself. My friends from Georgia came too so my heart was pretty much FULL.

Also, last week we found out that my best friend has 2 babies in her belly. WOAH! I am so excited. Feels like Christmas in March/February! I am so looking forward to the arrival of these two and I really hope they are both girls! PS- if anyone would be able to deliver two babies back to back naturally... it would be Brittany.

The student's first day of school is this coming Monday. The football jamboree is the 23rd and then the regular season begins the next week. I have LOVED having Will home this summer even if it meant preparing three meals a day some day. Ready or not it's time to tackle school, football season, and then basketball season. See you in March, husband :) Your babe will be 5 months by then.