If I could share a moment with all of you….sitting here typing away, my tummy seems to possess a life of it’s own…and then I remember it does…really! When this little one stretches out over the last couple of days, my skin goes this way and that…I can tell he has ran out of room. He’s gaining weight and growing longer. It seems bizarre that I only have two days until I get to hold him in my arms. Where does the time go?
The last couple of days have brought a flurry of activity. This little one will hopefully know someday that his whole family anticipated his arrival so much that they all pitched in and helped with housework, cooking, sewing, etc. It’s been wonderful to see everyone working as a team. It is a joy to be the mom of this wonderful group of little and not so little people. I’m excited, as always, to see what new trait this little guy will bring. Each personality molds and shapes our group in it’s own little individual way. How blessed I am to be a part.
So, now the bags are almost packed. I still have to add Paul’s clothes which are about
to be hung on the line to dry outside. I also need to throw in the camera (I use it everyday so it is a last minute addition). Aside from that and a few lingering chores (one of which is to polish my nails- yippee!), we are ready to go.
My little boys are SO excited for their Grandmother to be keeping them for a few days. A friend of mine gave us an entire set of play-doh a while back and we’ve been waiting for them to get to use it while I’m away. This has Timothy most excited. Ben’s mostly looking forward to visiting the hospital for a chocolate (the ones we had prepared for the nurses!) . I told him that I would save him one for when he visits. Every day he asks how much longer to “Hewshey’s”. Neither boy quite “gets it” that they are going to have a brand new baby in the house next week. It always works that way…something magical happens and then I can’t chase them away when the new little ones arrive. They all want to help.
I’ll try and post last minute pictures tomorrow, but for now, I think that is it. I’m just waiting…so grateful to the Lord for allowing me another little life.
