What I love about this week

This week of my pregnancy has actually been surprisingly wonderful. Yes, it's possible that I know that I'm that much closer to meeting our little one so I am just in a better mind set. But I'm pretty sure it's just been a great week in general.

First, I don't know if I just suddenly look gigantic (this is my suspicion and I have family members that can attest to my hulkness at this point) but people are starting to take notice. By that I mean, people are starting to go out of their way to be nice and helpful. In other words...random people are kissing my ass and I dig it.

Example: All in one day yesterday I was offered a FREE hot cocoa from starbucks (I didn't take it because I was already sweating like a pig...but it was very nice of her), I was given a free mini mascara at Von Maur because the lady said I might as well "try it before I buy it" (this is not normal...most of the time they just want your money), AND I had some nice man that worked at the grocery store put all of my groceries in my cart and then offer to help me put them in my car. Oh, and someone told me "you are all belly"...which is a rare pregnancy comment that I sincerely enjoy hearing...even if she didn't mean it.

Another thing that has made this week great is that Jamie and I picked out Fiona's first gift from "mommy and daddy". It's the softest, most adorable stuffed monkey that I've ever seen and she will love it (we hope). I just loved watching Jamie decide what he thought was best for her...ahhh a daddy in practice. Heartwarming to say the least.

Last but not least, I finally get to kick my heels up and take it easy after today as I am officially starting my maternity leave. Yes, I may only get one lazy day but that's alright with me. I'm just excited that we might finally have our little one by Friday! If you haven't heard already, there is a chance they might be inducing me on that day...latest will be early next week!

Look out world, here she comes!

TEN DAYS

THIS IS JUST TO TELL YOU THAT I HAVE OFFICIALLY REACHED THE TEN DAY COUNTDOWN. RAISE. THE. ROOF.

I hope I have good news for you before that time, but we shall see. She is taking her time and with my luck she is hoping to be fashionably late. This is probably an influence from me, and one can not disrespect that mindset...because obviously her mom is a genius and a social guru. Also, she knows the party can't start without her, so I suspect she's milking that for all it's worth;)

Keep your fingers crossed for us. We can't wait to meet our little bundle!