still waiting

Today during the children's message at church, the topic was on doubt. The woman first said various statements and the kids had to say "I doubt it" or "I believe it!" One of the statements was, "Mrs. Baker is going to have triplets!" I clearly showed on my face (as I was sitting in the third row) that the answer was no and thankfully the kids said, "I doubt it!" Of course, our church is just now beginning to be on the local television channel so hopefully no rumors will start. By the looks of me people may begin suspecting that I am carrying three, but I assure you there is just one, perfect, precious son.

I haven't updated because there is no update as of yet. Though there are moments of tiredness, grumpiness, and being achy, overall I have been feeling great. I continue to teach full days, come home and sometimes I help out at home and sometimes I just appreciate that my husband and daughter are understanding. This beautiful weather has gotten me outside and today A. and I walked to church which felt really good (minus that one hill...)

Everyone is getting anxious about when he will come. Of course we told A. that her brother would come when the snow melts and after Easter. She keeps reminding me that the snow is gone and its after Easter and I assure her he will come when he is ready. The students aren't sure how I can be THIS big and still be walking around (it is my hope I am not to the waddling stage yet- or that I cover the waddle well while in class... though those aisles are getting narrower and narrower between desks!) Thursday I had a student walk in the room with the statement, "WHOA- you are about to POP!" I kindly, quietly said- yes I am. Then he asked if an ambulance had been called yet because I was going to have the baby in class. I assured him I would NOT be having the baby in the classroom. I spoke with him after class about the things you say and don't say to pregnant women. He's a freshmen.

*We have three different families lined up to care for A. when the baby comes- depending on if its in the middle of the night or what time of day. She seems okay with it.

*I finally packed my suitcase this weekend (my friend who still has 4 more weeks is packed and was shocked I hadn't done it yet!)

*The gallon of milk in the fridge expires April 23- so short expiration dates are now past my due date! The time must be getting near.

* I took a nap both yesterday and today- mostly because I figured I better while I still can!

* Someone asked A. her brother's name and she clearly said- Dont Tell! :)

I admit that though I whine about not knowing when- I am also thrilled that this is one of the last TRUE surprises we get to experience in life. I already experienced the surprise of finding out if we have a boy or girl. Now I get to wait until just the right time to meet him. I already have various plans in my head about when I think it would be the perfect time to come... but it's pretty silly to even make those plans knowing I have no control over it.

Of course another surprise is discovering who your child grows up to become, but I guess that is one that is a long, slow process. I vividly remember holding A. in my arms at the hospital- awestruck and overwhelmed by her helplessness. Now I see her and am just as awestruck and overwhelmed by what she knows, what she says, what she can do, and who she is. I cannot wait to meet my son and be with him as he grows into a young man.

Well- enough blogging (especially with only one picture to entertain you!)

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