Waiting for Joshua

We've had a fun-filled few family days getting ready for Joshua's arrival. The weekend started a bit early when I decided to start my maternity leave on Friday instead of Monday. I was having a few early signs of labor and thought I should plan for a delivery over the weekend rather than closer to my due date. Jenna and I went to Dunkin' Donuts on the way to her school and we actually took the time to eat inside which we've never done. She was so excited!





After she went to school, I ran a bunch of errands and went to the doctor before picking her up. The doctor said there hadn't been a change since the previous week's checkup, but I still thought Joshua would arrive over the weekend, just like Jenna had. At my last appointment for Jenna, nothing had changed but did quickly during the weekend.


On Saturday, we relaxed at the house in the morning, Jenna took her afternoon nap, then we went out for pizza, Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, and several shopping errands--including a stop at Best Buy for Jenna to play drums. Still no sign of Joshua.

On Sunday, we went to church and we came home so Randy could grill out. Another craving needed satisfying before Joshua was born--this time it was hamburgers and french fries. Jenna and I took a nice long nap, but still no sign of Joshua.

Monday and Tuesday were my first official days off of work. It felt strange--kind of like playing hookie from school. Jenna went to school on Monday, and Randy and I ran errands after he finished his classes. It was flurrying while we were out, which was a bit strange for March in Tennessee. Hopefully, we've seen the last of that for a while! We ate out at another spot I'd been wanting to go--Lenny's! Yum, yum, it never disappoints!

So now, I'm just 2 hours from my due date. Maybe he'll be in the 3-5% of children actually born on his due date. Otherwise, he'll be born on Thursday when I'm induced. Either way, we should have a new son in 48 hours!