Today's the day!

NOT. Lol. Sorry -- this baby has decided he's nice and comfy and not ready to go anywhere. We've had a mellow weekend with almost no contractions.

We're just continuing to get a few odds and ends done around the house this weekend so we're prepared when he does arrive. I will be packing my bag for the hospital later today. See -- I never expect my babies to come early!

I'm also trying to get in as many snuggles with Zane as I can. He won't be the baby much longer. =(

Fantastic Fourteen

My oldest "baby" turned 14 today. I'm saddened by how quickly time flies by and yet so very blessed to know the young adult he's become. He's my right hand when it comes to Zane, and I know they've formed a bond that will last a lifetime.

He wasn't home for most of the day, as Fridays he attends FACE. Scott snuck down and decorated his doorway last night, and I made cinnamon rolls for breakfast. We gave him one gift before he left. Then I showed up during his lunch break with cupcakes and had his friends sing Happy Birthday. Not sure he appreciated that one! =)

We took him out to dinner at his choice of restaurant -- he picked Chili's. Here he is with his dessert.

At home, he opened gifts. His main one this year was an iHome for his room.

We love you, Conner!!!

39 week appointment

Baby is deciding to settle in for the winter, lol. He is low, but no lower than last week. My cervix is thinning, but still not dilating.

The doctor says she will let me go until the 20th, but beyond that we must talk induction. Ick, I really hope he comes on his own.

Prayers for something to start happening are appreciated. =)

In the meantime, we have the baby's room all ready, except I have one load of newborn clothes that were Zane's to launder and put away. I love how tiny they are and the sweet smell of Dreft. I had packed a couple of his newborn diapers with the clothes and the kids were amazed at how teeny they are.

I will show Scott how to post on the blog so he can let everyone know when baby finally does arrive.

catch up

Well, we're in the home stretch now. One week to go according to the doctor. About 2 according to me. =) We'll see who is right. I finally started having some light contractions this weekend. With my previous pregnancies, I've had contractions for 1-2 weeks before the kiddo showed up.

I am definitely at the end of my energy. Everyday tasks are taking much longer and much more effort on my part. And baby boy has moved his big, heavy head directly onto my pelvis in the last week. Yeouch! But overall this has been an uncomplicated pregnancy so I shouldn't complain.

In other news, both Brenna and Aiden are doing well in their Options program. Brenna absolutely loves her sign language class, although she really enjoys all her classes. Aiden is doing wonderfully in his Kindergarten class. I think one day a week is just right for him.

Conner and Chase are doing well at FACE also, although Conner doesn't really enjoy all the homework that comes along with being in high school. =) He is really learning a good lesson in time management this year.

Zane is growing so fast and putting together new words everyday. I'm finding it so hard to believe that he will no longer be the baby around here!

We had a very busy weekend, Saturday was MOPS. This is the first meeting I was able to attend this year and it was so good to see everyone. We had quite a few new ladies which was wonderful. Then I went to a friend's house and had a nice chat. In the afternoon, Conner and Chase went to a birthday party, so I dropped them off and Scott picked them up.

Sunday Brenna went with her Girl Scout group downtown to hand out water bottles at the finish line of the Race for the Cure. Scott and the kids went to church while I had an unexpected surprise. A friend I hadn't seen in 2 years was in town and I got to have breakfast with her. It was so nice to catch up with each other!

Then I took Aiden to a birthday party and then church choir. It's been a very full weekend and it's gone so fast. Guess it's good to keep busy in these last weeks, right?

I plan to show Scott how to update my blog so he can post when baby does arrive.

fall colors

One of my favorite things to do in the fall is take a drive into the mountains to see the glorious colors. Unfortunately this year we can't seem to find the time. All is not lost however. Scott and Chase went camping with the Boy Scouts last weekend and took some pictures for me. Almost as good as seeing it for myself.