Wowza

First, I can't believe a little over 2 more weeks and the kiddos will be headed back to school. They have had a super long Summer, getting out back in May because of flex scheduling and not going back until after Labor day because of our new high school being built (which I can't wait to see, I've heard it's awesome!). I feel like my kiddos have been "jipped" this Summer. First, this Summer has been during my last trimester of pregnancy. A fat, hot, tired, pregnant woman doesn't make for much fun. I've had little to no energy and pretty much no patience. Usually we are much more active and doing this and that, so, I feel guilty, but hopefully we can make up for it next Summer. Also, we always take a vacation, and couldn't this year because of David's job situation.

Speaking of David's job, he is going to get to stay on longer than we though, which is a true blessing. However, his shift is changing to night. I am a bit stressed, because this means I will be solely responsible for dinner, bath, bedtimes, etc, along with caring for a newborn all night by myself. Not to mention, I'm used to having my hubby here, with us, home, at night. He will get home very early in the morning and won't be able to stay up long enough to take them to school, I'm sure. So, I will also have to get the other 3 up and ready and off to their different schools (riding the bus isn't an option since we live out of district), no matter how tired and crappy I look, LOL, or how much the baby has been up the previous night. So, we are definitely up for some challenges, and it won't be easy, but God hasn't failed us thus far, and I know He will continue to care and provide for us. If you feel so led, please say a prayer for our family during this time of transition. Again, I know we are still blessed, just going to take some getting used to. And, if you see me out in public, looking rather wretched, like I should've never left the house that way...please be kind anyway. :-)


Anyway, a couple of weeks back, my sweet friends threw me a baby shower. It was perfect! My cousin brought a cake in to town for the shower that her MIL made, it matches baby Blake's bedding (hope we don't change his name again LOL)

The one picture of me opening gifts where I wasn't making an absolutely hideous face (and too bad because I got some SUPER cute stuff)!

And, for some reason I didn't get enough photos with people, then again, I HATE taking photos..hate it, but I have to throw this one in there because it's me and my bf...we have been friends for about 17 years...our friendship has truly weathered so much, and I'm thankful for her...

*note the adorable corsage they had made for me in brown and blue flowers and baby stockings...loved it!

So, that about sums it up for now. I have a little over 3 weeks until my due date, and I have an appointment Monday, so I'm curious to see what the doctor says this week! I'm getting pretty anxious, and ready to meet the little boy who has been growing in my belly!