Oh I can get so anxious to get this baby out. I know most of you have been there and know what I mean. It’s not yet my due date but I can’t help rushing myself…as if it’s possible to rush childbirth. 🙂
I made a conscious effort in my prayer time this morning to once again give the timing of all of it to God and stop belly-aching over how uncomfortable I am. It will pass and it won’t be long. My mantra: Do you want what you want, or do you want what’s best? Of course I want what I want to be best but that’s evidently not the case because I would be holding the baby in my arms instead of my belly if it were.
So today I’m happy and healthy and hopeful that all that is accomplished and observed and cared for and experienced is part of God’s perfect will for me. I’m satisfied and even content to be an expectant mother for one more day at least. Who knows what good things I can do, that I would otherwise be unable to do if I were caring for Aron outside the womb. I will rejoice! As my friend Valerie reminded me last week.
The house is almost completely clean. I plan to work on the foyer (whose floor is terribly dusty) and the dining room today. I’ll also run the vacuum through Kris’ office but I won’t be touching anything else in there unless specifically asked to. I also need to get the boys to the barber before they need ribbons to keep their hair tied back. So…that’s my short list. Tomorrow I will work on the kitchen and all the corners I neglect therein. Okay…not all the corners. I have a long term plan for the kitchen which will require me to be unburdened of belly. I want the pantry cleaned out. That will take some time and organization I’m not yet willing or able to commit to. I would like to reorganize all my cabinets really, especially under the island which is one big open space and the back is dark and I can’t remember what’s back there anymore. I want to get drawer organizers and shelves and such that will help me keep it from becoming a mystery zone. Tomorrow I’ll just move some appliances and clean underneath them and clean out my microwave which is long overdue. So…yes…I’m hoping I have a baby tonight so I can avoid all that. Hee, hee, hee!
Better go, Ivan just raised his spoon above his head and dripped a spoonful of yogurt onto his head. Wow! I get to have another one of these precious jewels called boys in just a matter of time.
Good luck with having a baby tonight to avoid your dreaded housework 🙂 I wish I had such a valid excuse for avoiding housework!
It’s funny what having a baby a month early will do to a person. If your experience had just been Owen, who was perfectly on-time (as far as due date goes- ’cause we all know that Ivan was perfectly “on-time”, as well), then you’d be thinking that you still had two weeks left and that Really, Isn’t that Plenty of Time? But, instead, I think there is almost a part of us (you?) considering Aron “late” just because of Mr. Ivan. I am sorry that you’re so uncomfortable, and I think your friend Valerie has a point. You’ve certainly got the “nesting” thing going, though! I’d love to hear that you’re lounging and resting and crocheting in a comfy chair with a cool glass of lemonade, but I know from experience that it can be hard to do!
Tisra – Shamefully, I was feeling this anxious with Owen as well. I just get to this point in pregnancy and want the rules to be changed for me and my uncomfortable self. I’m trying to get over that, I can be so selfish. At least I don’t have that horrible rash I had with Owen. That alone should bring me to the throne with nothing but praise to God!!! And just so you know…I do sit in the comfy chair and crochet for a little while almost every day. No lemonade, but apple juice or water with lemon suits me just fine.
Hey Mary. I am glad you continue to post as your pregnancy continues to advance. We are all excited over here about the new baby Kelso. I talk to my mom about it often, and John as well. I want to let you know that my offer still stands about me coming over to help you out with anything you need when the baby comes, or before if you need it. If you want some pantry organizing, or any organizing, I’ll be glad to do the legwork while you tell me what you want done. I know how much effort it takes with just one kid, so if you need anything…ANYTHING just let me know and I will be over as soon as I can have the car, which is any time as long as I plan it ahead at least the day before with John. And I’m sure Gabe and Owen would have a great time playing together while we took care of business. If you need anything, you’ve got my number. I know I live an hour away, but it’s not a bad drive, really, and I like to drive from time to time, and I want to be able to spend more time with you and Kris and the kids while we are still in Tennessee. You guys are family, you know!
I love you and I as well as the rest of the family are praying for a very speedy, painless, effortless delivery. We can’t wait to meet Aron!
Love,
Mich
Belly-aching! Ha!
Michelle – Thank you for the sweet offer. I have something in mind, so I’ll definitely give you a call.
Christy – I almost put “no pun intended” after that but thought…maybe if I don’t draw attention to it, no one will notice. 🙂
We won’t notice! Yeah right! Too funny! Praying for comfort and perfect timing!
That “wishing it were over-with” feeling comes with EVERY pregnancy, I think. Grandma always said, “this, too, shall pass.” It’s good that you’re keeping yourself busy…racing the clock. Good night.