Potpourri

This posting contains a little of this and a little of that...first off, I hope you like the face lift to the blog. I had a very strong feeling of "I HATE this background" today, so it had to be changed right away.

Second, I was hoping the baby would be born today. Not because I'm uncomfortable (I'm really not) or I'm sick of being pregnant (also not) but because today has a lot of significance for the Hubs and I. The Hubs' late Grandma & Grandpa were married on this day in 1946 and today was also the fateful day that I met my Future-Hubs, 9 years ago, at a fraternity, in a room, lovingly referred to as "The Mole Hole"...it was wonderful. Our eyes met from across the smelly, crowded room, Outkast's "Miss Jackson" playing in the background and with a couple of Keystone Lights in our hands...ahh...memories! Even the Hubs remembered our little faux-anniversary as I was surprised with beautiful red roses! Anyway, The Hubs and I thought it would be neat if our little Peanut was born to add to the significance of June 9th, but unless I begin and finish labor in the next 7 hours and 14 minutes, it doesn't look like it's gonna happen.

Which segways nicely into my third update, Peanut seems to be quite happy inside. I had my 38 week appointment (just 2 days shy of 39 weeks...oh well) and Peanut has come down some and my (WARNING--Dad, I'm going to mention girly parts) cervix is getting softer (I know...ewww), but not much else is happening in there. Next check up is next Wednesday 6/16, and I went ahead and booked another appointment with the Doctor for 6/21, 3 days post due date. Things are pretty quiet here, so I think Peanut will be a bit late to the party. I've been having some very mild and random contractions and some discomfort in my lower back, but that is it. Oh, besides the fact that I feel like a bowling ball is wedged in my pelvis...besides that, all quiet on the baby eviction front. Until next week!

Celebrating Life.

What a lovely day today has been! My dear friends G & Ang threw me a baby shower, which was more like a baby downpour! I am so spoiled with fantastic friends! It was a beautiful, sunny day and while I was getting ready, I was thinking about how life keeps moving. See, exactly 24 years ago to the day, my Grandma Rita passed away. It was shocking and sudden. She had gone to visit my Aunt who had just given birth and to lend a helping hand. And on this same day, 24 years later, I gathered with my friends to celebrate a new life that is entering the world. How I wish that she could be here to share in the excitement, as it would be her first great-grandchild.

I will post some pictures from the shower when I get them, but now I will be filling my time with finding places for all of Peanut's new toys and essentials (not to mention the laundry I must do--oy!)

Don't say I didn't warn you...

It seems like each day that passes, as I get more anxious for Peanut's arrival, as I try to cherish every moment of this pregnancy, I fall a little bit more in love with my little baby. I never thought I would feel so connected with a person so quickly and they aren't even here--and I don't even know which gender it is! I saw this video on another mommy blog I follow and I couldn't help but weep the entire time, because even though I haven't experienced it, I know that one day I will wake up and feel just like how this woman so wonderfully describes. One of the Hubs' clients said it best: "Oh now you are on 'parent time'...everything moves much faster during parent time." I think any parent (even us soon-to-be parents) will feel the same way. WARNING--grab a couple tissues before watching :)

And one more thing...

Happy Valentines Day to my wonderful Hubs of three years!

It's hard to believe that nearly 9 years ago we were drinking Keystone Light and listening to Jimmy Eat World in the Mole Hole of the frat and now I'm typing our blog about preparing for the birth of our child! What a ride we've had! Can't wait for more...

Ti amo per sempre,
A

Feeling a little sentimental today...

The hormones work! I caught myself tearing up as I was driving home from running errands and thinking about Peanut. Everything seems to be going very smooth for us and with every passing week, I catch myself getting a bit sad that this process is one more week closer to being over. While I am beyond excited to meet the baby, being pregnant and knowing that I am all that Peanut needs to grow has been such an amazing experience. As I drove, I thought about what will lie ahead in Peanut's life. All of the happy times and the sad times, the challenging times and the times of pure joy. All of this deep thinking reminded me of exactly what I want for Peanut and here is my wish:

My Sweet Peanut,

I hope the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,

And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.

And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walking 'til you find the window.

If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,
But more than anything, more than anything...

My wish for you is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold.
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too.
This is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but you never forget
All the ones who love you, and the place you left.

I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get.

May you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And always give more than you take.

But more than anything, more than anything...

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too.
This is my wish.

This is my wish
I hope you know somebody loves you
May all your dreams stay big

Love, Mommy