belly show & tell: 34*weeks

It seems like life is flying at the speed of light lately. Is it really time for another belly show and tell? Guess so. I can't believe it's been a month since our last little pre-term labor scare that landed me neck-deep in anxiety and in the wonderful world of maternity leave at the same time. We're so so thankful that baby has decided to hang in for another month. Soon I can stop worrying about keeping him in and start worrying about how in the world I'll ever get him out.

It's all pretty exhilarating. And amazing. We are getting more and more jazzed about meeting this kiddo every day. I've been happily hauling my Dreft to the laundromat now and then, washing up all of his little sleepers, blankies, and onesies. Last week we even set up his little crib. I can't wait to fill in the last few missing pieces so I can take pics of his finished little nursery {corner}! :) But somehow all of these exciting preparations didn't jar me as much as the fact that my mom just booked a plane ticket to fly out and meet the little man. Reality check: I will not, I can not stay pregnant forever. {But sometimes I'm tempted to trade in my sleepless nights of reflux and bathroom breaks for sleepless nights of baby crying, feeding, + bonding.} It's weird to be making definite plans about life after his arrival! It's like this: I am due April 6. Easter is April 12, and I'm thinking it would make a cool story if he got here just before or on Easter Sunday. And my mom comes April 18...So he really needs to be here by then!! Cra-razy.

I just know that no matter how much we plan and prepare, our whole world will turn upside down and we'll be completely blown away by it all the day he is born. Such big changes are headed our way. Goodbye freedom, girlish figure, sleeping in, and other childless luxuries. Hello stinky diapers, sleep deprivation, and motherhood OCD. But I also have a feeling that it's going to be the best thing ever. I have faith that God is blessing us big time here. Am trusting that He knows what He's doing; sending us this little babe at the exact right time in our lives...Even though I feel like we are both still babies! And I'm praying that He'll fill us up with all of the love, patience, strength, and wisdom we need to raise this little guy. I know it won't be easy, but I'm feeling up for the challenge. It's going to be such a ride. I can't even wait.