We have 6 weeks (and 2 days) until my due date, and I sure feel it! I have reached the point of just being done! I am loving the cooler weather, but I struggle to get on shoes, and I dont have maternity pants, but I dont want to go buy any this late in the game. I do the rubberband trick on my jeans (that amazingly still fit), and I got a belly band to cover the rubberband. She moves a ton, still, and loves to stretch. She has been in my ribs a lot this week, but is still pushing on my bladder, so she must be pretty long. I have been having lots of braxton hicks contractions. They are getting worse and closer together, but still nothing to worry about. I am looking forward to meeting this sweet little girl, and to carry her on the outside!
Joel is still loving his job. He has been working overtime lately, which is tough, but the extra income will be great when the baby comes. He is working on his "schooling" through them and doing great. He really seems to enjoy learning all this new stuff. It has been great for us to have him back at work. Charlie and I are back in our old routine, and Joel is so much happier working than being a stay home dad. He loves being home, but providing for his family and being out during the day really suits him!
Charlie is still growing. He has really been in to dressing up lately. Usually its just a batman cape, but he also has Woody, Buzz, and Titan costumes, along with a lion costume. I have to call him by whatever name he is dressed as, which gets confusing. And if he isnt dressed up, he is Steve (from Blue's clues) or Joel. It keeps me on my toes! He has been playing more independently lately, which is good since I dont have the energy to keep up. He loves his cars and his "guys". He also has 2 swords, so every once in a while I tell him there is a bad guy and he beats him up to keep me and the baby safe. He is great and taking care of me/us. He is sure looking forward to being a big brother! He asks a lot why the baby isn't coming out, and points out that my belly is big now so it must be time.
He has been in a preschool group with some friends from church. He loves it!!! It gives him a chance to sit still in one spot, to socialize with kids his age, and to learn along with others. He loves to learn new things, but also to tell others what he already knows. All the kids seem to enjoy it, and I enjoy the teaching rotation so he gets lots of teaching styles, plus I get to teach occasionally too.
I found out last week that my brother is getting married!!! Those who know Marc, here is your announcement. LOL. He is getting married in December, so we get to plan a trip out to California. With Joel's schedule, it may just be me and the 2 kids, but he may get to come for part of the trip. I am so excited for my brother!!
That's about it. We had 2 fun trips this month, but I am done travelling very far for a while. We had our anniversary and my birthday, but with Joel's schedule, and all the ongoings of life, they werent the most exciting. We are just busy living life, having fun, and getting ready for our new bundle of joy!
