31 Weeks and Growing

Grace said from day one that she wanted to be in the delivery room with me. Grace is 7, no wait, make that 7.5. When the subject first came up it was because I thought maybe my 13 year old would want to be there. She did not; she was very serious about not wanting to be there. But Grace was very serious that she wanted to be there. So we started talking about what would happen and what to expect. She was sure she wanted to stay by my head and understood she may have to leave at some point if the doctor wanted her to. The funny thing is that honestly I would be okay not having anyone in the room with me. I know that sounds weird. But I am someone who does better on my own. The other day I was driving down the street and discussing with my 16 year what his options are for when the baby comes and who he could stay with. From the back seat Grace said “WAIT, you did not say that I could go to my friend’s house”. I reminded her that of course she could spend the time at her friends. She quickly decided that she wanted to be with her friend and not at the hospital. I had to laugh, Rob says often that her cord was never cut and she is still attached to me. I assumed that she wanted to be the first one to see the baby. When really all she just wanted was not to stay home with a sitter. This child of mine cracks me up and keeps me guessing all the time. I cannot wait to see how things go with this baby. Will it be fast like the last three or will it take hours like the first one. Will he make it to 40 weeks like Michael or even 42 weeks like Hope. Or will he come at 35 weeks like Faith. I am just glad that he has not decided to come early like Grace and am enjoying every minute of being pregnant. This week I am 31 weeks. This baby moves a ton and I really think he is jumping around because my stomach bounces. He also has me up several times a night going to the bathroom. Pamela

Father's Day!

This year instead of Father’s Day, we celebrated Father’s weekend. On Friday my hero went fishing with friends and then spent the night in a hotel and going ocean fishing on Saturday. On Sunday my son took him to the movies to see man of steal. Father’s Day is not quite over because my daughter still has plans to take him golfing and has already paid for it. I like the idea of him doing things alone with the kids. It is a great time for them to bond without other people around. It is amazing what they have to talk about when no one is around. How did you celebrate Father’s Day! Pamela

Feeling Beachie

This week’s statements: 1. I don’t like _clutter, it seriously sends me over the edge. __ 2. I have a difficult time using _anything new, I want someone to stand beside me and teach me how to use it as I ask questions and only answer the questions I have. ___ 3. I love _documentary___ movies because _I do not have to feel guilt when I put the kids in front of the TV___ 4. I prefer to read _setting on my porch with a hot drink___because it is quiet and I can watch the animals run around the front yard and relax. Pamela

Singing

I do not know what is going on with my husband but he has started singing with my kids. Not beautiful songs but singing. The kids love to sing with dad because he sings silly songs. Every Wednesday night they fight over who is going to ride home with dad. And every Wednesday night he turns on something from the 80’s and they sing and dance all the way home. Faith and dad spent time picking out what songs they would sing and dance to at her wedding. As much as I cannot believe my baby girl will get married one day I love that she wants her daddy involved. I really feel blessed to have this man as my husband and the father of my children. Pamela

Wordfull Wednesday

Recently I went to dinner with friends. After dinner we were not done talking so we went to a local coffee house. It was nice and quiet upstairs. I did ask a waiter to take our picture but we came out looking weird. It was neat because while we were setting there a local band came and played. I was too embarrassed to walk downstairs and take there picture. And for some reason my phone was not taking good pictures. Have you voted today, today is the last day to vote. Pamela