31 and 32 weeks

I feel like I just wrote a pregnancy update, but that was already two weeks ago.  I guess that's a good thing because I feel like 7 more weeks sounds really long (as I'm 33 weeks today), but they are going pretty quickly.  Not a whole lot has changed since last update.  My sister was just over and told me that she was a little jealous because when I was pregnant with Addilyn at the end I didn't even seem or look that uncomfortable.  But that this time around I do.  And she is right.  Between my crotch issues and just feeling exhausted and tired, I'm ready for this baby to be here!  Of course I want to wait until he is good and ready and really don't want to go into labor now, but as the time gets closer and closer I just want it to be here.  I feel anxious about the details of this labor, of Addilyn's transition to another baby and our family's transition to a family of four.  I'm just ready to get it all started!!  And I can't even wait to hold him and see what he looks like.  
The weather here has been crazy cold and the idea of bundling Addilyn up, getting us in the car and out to errands or even someone's house seems hard.  Yet being stuck at home is not appealing to me either!  I know we'll be stuck at home come March for a little while, so I want to keep doing things, but also take advantage of times Addilyn is happy watching a show or playing.  Can I just say how thankful I am that Addi will sit next to me and watch tv?  And I rarely feeling guilty about it either.  I see it as an answer to prayer and a chance for me to rest. :)  Right??  
Minus a rocking chair and mobile baby boy's room is ready to go and I love it so much.  It's just what I pictured and I LOVE it!  I'm excited to share pictures.  
Baby boy we can't wait to meet you and I am so ready!!

Happy Hour

 
tee: old navy    jeans: ross maternity    vest: loft

I know I've written a similar post before, but here's yet another example that Chris and I may as well be in our sixties. 
When we went away to Wisconsin a few weekends ago we looked up restaurants that had happy hours.  I think for a normal couple in their late 20's, early 30's this would be a happy hour that started around 9 or 10 o'clock. 
Not for us though.  We went to a 4 - 6 happy hour and were the first to arrive.  Slightly embarrassing, we were followed by couple after couple in their sixties at the youngest.  
Proof.   

There were even two oxygen tanks attending.  We definitely had anyone beat by at least thirty years.   
At least the fact that we like to be home early, eat early and avoid those young, rowdy crowds will only prepare us more for our baby.  Speaking of baby preparation, rather than going to Friday night happy hour we will be going to a childbirth class.  They told us to bring pillows and blankets and I fear having to mimic labor positions and laughing awkwardly as if I'm too immature to birth a baby.   Hopefully it doesn't scare me too much either.  
Hope you have a good weekend!

Eight Years

shirt: target clearance ($4)   skirt: target    bracelet: made by me

(It's a lucky coincidence I'm wearing a shirt that says love on it for today's post!)
Today Chris and I celebrate our eight year anniversary.  Over 13 years of being together.  Some days I feel like I can't believe it's been eight years and then others I can't imagine not being married.    I don't too often write whole posts about Chris and am feeling slightly guilty that when I do they often include his annoying habits.  But the truth is I fully believe that I am one of the luckiest woman in the world to be blessed with such an amazing husband.   One of my favorite things about Chris is that I never doubt that he loves me.  He not only tells me all the time, but I know it's so clear to others that he loves me.  There's been so many times I've met someone he worked with or a friend who tells me right away how much Chris loves and talks about me.   Another one of my favorite things is Chris' ability to communicate.   I appreciate that he always wants work out any issues we have and talk about anything important to me, little or big.  He's always been able to communicate his feelings, which means he's shared tears with me during our struggles, as well as tears during our joys too.   We have both changed quite a bit since we've been married and I am so proud of the man that he has become.  I couldn't be more excited to watch him become a dad in two months.  I'm so thankful for the last eight years of marriage that we've had to work on our relationship with just the two of us, and am beyond excited and ready for this next phase of life together!