38 weeks, 2 Days

This number means a lot to me. This is when my water broke with Maeve. I gave birth to her early the next morning. With Cara, I started having contractions at 8:00 in the morning- the morning of 38 weeks, 2 days. I gave birth to her in the evening. So today I am 38 weeks, 1 day. You can imagine my anticipation and excitement for tomorrow. Not that I think there is going to be some magical moment tomorrow that will set me into labor just like the girls. I know that every pregnancy is different, etc. But I am excited for tomorrow nonetheless. If it doesn't happen tomorrow, I am still holding onto the belief that I am going to give birth on Easter Sunday (since that has been my prediction all along). Now, if for some reason I don't give birth tomorrow or on Easter, then I am fully prepared to have a mental breakdown, lol. I won't know what to do with myself! It will be the longest I have ever been pregnant with all of my children. And it will make me realize even more that the child inside of me is the one who will be teaching me patience. So, as tomorrow rolls around, think about me- I will be home scrutinizing every little pang and twinge. And if I don't remember to let you all know, Have a wonderful Easter with your family!

Growing Up

It is kind of crazy to look at Cara and think that she is going to be two this summer. What happened to the time? I seriously feel like she was just born. Kenyon says that there are many times I "baby" her. Um, she is my baby. The girls are so different that it makes me laugh sometimes. Maeve is very independent in terms of affection. She isn't really a cuddler. She is a perfectionist and has to make sure everything is exactly right. She can't lie at all!! The girl would rather come clean than have it weighing on her mind. She never likes to upset anyone. She will apologize almost immediately after she has done something wrong. She loves to draw and color. Crafts are a must with this little girl! In terms of playing outside, she could take it or leave it... doesn't matter either way. She loves to read. Now Cara on the other hand is very very different. She loves to cuddle! She is a die hard romantic. When watching Disney movies she just adores the part where the prince and princess are dancing and loves to see them kiss. She sings and dances constantly! There are times when she asks to go into the other room just to listen to her music. Then we will hear her belting out the "words." She is definitely an athlete. If she goes outside, we can almost guarantee that she will be next door at their basketball hoop. Inside, she is constantly throwing balls up and down the hallway. She loves to be devious. We call her our little menace. She loves to steal things of Maeves and then run away laughing. She loves to explore (think putting things down the toilet!). The difference in the two girls makes me chuckle. But then it makes me wonder about this new baby. Will my girls change much because their birth order will change? Will Cara become the classic middle child? Will the baby be more like Maeve or Cara? Or maybe a combination of both? It is exciting to say the least! And IF this baby is a boy.... will he forever be in princess clothes having tea parties? Either way, we are ready. I want this baby out! I am 37 weeks this week and I am thinking it is about time. Maeve is so ready for her brother (yes, the girl SWEARS it is a boy). And we finally have Cara pointing at my belly saying baby. I hate the when is it going to happen feeling. I hate the where will we be? Will the girls be okay anxiety that comes with it. But, I guess God has His plans and there is no stopping it whenever Goy comes! Some come on Goy, we are ALL waiting for you!