38 Weeks

(38 weeks)

I can't believe this baby is coming just around the corner! I've been thinking about what my Mom said to me the other day... having a baby is like the Second Coming... you know it is coming, but just don't know when! This made me smile and think... I need to be prepared for both:)

The above photo is from today. In my Sunday comfy garb I went upstairs to take some pictures. As you can see I am getting larger and our attic is not moving much faster! Well, actually lots has been going on. Figuring out the bathroom, electrical and air conditioning has taken a lot of time. This next week should really move I hope. But as you can see we aren't "almost done"! So today my parents and Suzy came up to our house and helped get a bunch of stuff ready for the baby. We have to set up a temporary nursery in Graham's room, but I'm so thrilled that we at least know where everything is now. We got the clothes ready, diapers and wipes out, breastfeeding loot together and all in a place where it is accessible in this giant construction zone.

* So I have two special thanks for this week!
First, my sister Suzy!
Earlier this week I went to pick up my parents from the SLC airport and there Suzy was sitting next to them. I was confused and so, so happy! My helper had returned to Utah. My prayers had been answered. I seriously had been trying to figure out how I was going to do everything I needed to do this past week and not put myself into labor. She has been amazing and I can't thank her enough!

Second, my father in law, Brian!
This man is selfless! He has done so much for both Marty and I on this renovation. He is constantly coming to Salt Lake to look things over with us, give us ideas, work through problems, etc. And if he isn't up here with us, he is on the phone with us. I call him all the time with questions and he calls me to see if I'm surviving. It means more than he knows. Also, this past week he made me a treasure chest for Graham's preschool. I'm in charge of putting together a class project and trying to get it done before the baby has been tough. So Brian came to my rescue and I don't even know how many hours he spent building it, but it is beautiful and sitting in the shed for me to take to school in the morning. I love you Brian and think you are amazing! Thank you!

Below are some photos from the morning routine lately. We hide in our bedroom from the workers until it is time for preschool or whatever else is going on that day. So pardon the mess, but oh I love Graham in these shots!

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