Currently 6.25.2015

I've been considering doing one of these posts for quite some time and after reading Jenn's from Going the Distance, I finally convinced myself to do it. I've been doing a lot of reflecting lately so it seems like an appropriate post.

 

Currently...

Dreaming ...
of having our new babe in our arms.

A picture from this week's ultrasound at 37 weeks

Planning ...
long-term maternity sub plans. These are so time consuming! It's hard to wrap my brain around not starting the school year with my new group of students and it's even more difficult to pass the torch temporarily to my sub. I'm fortunate to have an amazing sub that I can completely count on for all things and thanks to her, I know I'll be able to enjoy my maternity leave...it's a control thing. I just keep thinking about the routine and structure and what it will be like to come in 8 weeks into the school year. It will basically be like having them start all over again...any suggestions for how to make this transition easier are appreciated.

Drinking ...
coffee...don't judge. A small one every now and then is a treat and my Keurig was feeling really neglected.

Reading ...
positive, encouraging birth stories and lesson plans from the beginning of last year

Wanting ...
to get the show on the road. I've been having contractions on and off for the last week now...with some good ones early Wednesday morning. I am getting to the point that I either want them to really take off and get things moving or just stall out and give me some solid rest. I did find out, to our surprise, that I am now 3cm and 50% effaced so at least we're heading in the right direction.
Looking ... 
for pictures to use in G's 2nd year photo book (free offer from Shutterfly! Woohoo!)

Enjoying ...
down time in the evenings with my hubby. He's been off this week and our nights have been filled with lots of laughter as we watch Big Bang reruns.

We did get one last date night out...we went and watched Jurassic World.

 Watching ...
our ultrasound DVD from Wednesday. I am so in love!

Playing ...
lots of Tickle Monster, bubbles and play dough with G

Wasting ...
time worrying over "what ifs"

Loving ...
the pre-baby progress we've made. We pretty much have everything in order for his arrival!

The Nursery

Needing ...
a massage...desperately.

Wearing ...
a tie-dye t-shirt and athletic shorts...oh so comfy!

Following ... upcoming local events for the family...

We took G to a local carnival this week...she had a blast!
 

...and so did Daddy

Thinking ... 
about my blood pressure and how I really hope it stabilizes.

Feeling ...
so blessed. I am in awe of all that God has been doing in my life and as I feel a little overwhelmed about our upcoming year and the difficulties we'll be facing, I am so grateful to know that my God will provide.

What are you up to currently?

 

 

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