Haven't been able to run up the mountain with this one--we have a jogging stroller but the trails are too steep and rocky (I keep telling myself). However, I feel like I've been running up the mountain every day so am not too worried. Plus, my strategy with this pregnancy is to do nothing preparation-wise in hopes that somehow I can avoid a C-section.
Heidi has started to say "baby sister" in her nightly commune with my belly, which usually involves throwing herself against it to bestow a kiss and a nuzzle on the baby. Last night she actually said Ezza, and I'm trying to prepare her by reminding her that Ezza will be living with her in her room....you know, all the usual stuff. 
Did anyone else buy the "sun protection kit from J&J last summer? How funny are the sunglasses that come with it? There's something very "A Christmas Story" about this photo--the expression or just the glasses? I don't know. I think she knows she looks crazy in them because we can hardly ever get her to wear them, which is too bad, because now that she understands "circle," we are trying to keep her from staring at the sun. I'm not kidding. 
I laugh when I think about how little we have done so far in preparing for Elsa's arrival. I have gone through the baby clothes, figured out what we're going to do with our nursery, and have a rough idea of what will happen when labor starts (besides having a baby). I'm aiming for a dramatic water break during husband's defense in hopes that it will move things along and expedite the whole Q &A part.But it feels like there are more important things than sorting and folding and painting. Like doing whatever I can to help husband get through these long grueling days of his own "labor." Like praying for our little family. Like just spending time with my baby while she's still the baby. Savoring each moment. Taking her to the park and the zoo and even Rainbow Fish and anywhere that might be fun. I am so thankful that I can be home with her and not miss a thing--that is a true gift from God and I never want to take it for granted.
7 comments:
Beautiful girl you are Mrs. J. Yo are carrying so high that my first instinct would have been that this is a boy. Are you sure this isn't really baby Max and not Elsa :)
I love that your having two girls in a row. They will be wonderful playmates, and I can piture Heidi teaching Elsa about Jesus, much as you once taught Kendall Bethy.
I wonder if Elsa will also be late, I was two weeks late and had to be induced. But, it was admittedly nice and controlled that way.
I love A Christmas Story and the shape of the frames is indeeed, very similar.
I'm getting very excited for you dear one. Much love and wishes for a safe, vaginal delivery.
Summer, You look amazing at 36 weeks! I forget you're just right behind my due date, only trailing by 2 weeks. We'll be having these babes soon.
Something I'm bracing myself for is that when Patrick brings the kids to meet the new baby, the littlest looks like a giant to me. I guess it's because the new baby is so tiny. Tiny in our family is 8-9 pounds. :) Take care and enjoy these last few weeks praying and loving on your big girl.
YOU LOOK FABULOUS!!!!!!! i keep forgetting you are even pregnant, but this picture just got me really excited!!! so many babies this year! I can't wait to meet her, it's so soon.
summer, you look amazing as always!
So many babies this year? Hmmmmmm....does Westover have an announcement coming up?
You look gorgeous, Summ... "you still have to be hot."
Fabulous, just fabulous!
Love you......
Miss Sherri
ps I need your home address so I can send Elsa her gift!!!!
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