1 Week

We're 1 week away from our due date! 1 week away from meeting our little girl! And I'm so excited!

It's been so rainy over the last few days. And when I saw this picture, it reminded me of the rain, and our little girl. I really can't wait! I'm getting so anxious. Maybe because I'm stuck inside. And the rain isn't letting up. Greg has been working really hard. That way he can take some time off when our little one comes.

My in-laws are coming on Wednesday. They're flying in from Texas. And my parents and 1 of my sisters are driving in on the same day. I'm so excited. And anxious! And ready. Mostly ready.

I'm pretty sure our nursery is ready too. But I'm just worried that we're forgetting something. That's why I can't wait until Wednesday. When my mom and MIL will be here. And they can tell me if I'm missing anything.

I've had a few contractions. Nothing major. Definitely nothing strong or orderly. I'm sure that we'll at least make it to my due date. If not longer. I'm hoping not longer. But whatever our little needs. I'm ready and prepared. ☼

Names

We have some names picked out. But nothing is really jumping out at us. Our list still has 15 names on it. None have a middle name. Are we already bad parents? I hope not. It's just that nothing feels special enough for our baby girl.

I'm hoping that when our little girl is born, she will sorta let us know what her name should be. Do you know what I mean? At least we have 15 names to choose from. I just don't want to screw this up. It's like the 2nd most important thing I can do. You know, the most important thing to do was making sure I had a healthy pregnancy.

And that's where we are. Still reading books. Books about pregnancy, delivery, new babies, baby care, and baby names. Our nursery is 90% ready. And we're just ready to meet our little girl. So is our family. They'll be here next week. ☼

Olive Garden

This is all I can think of. Olive Garden. They play their commercials late at night. When Greg is watching Family Guy. And it makes me so hungry. I want pasta, bread sticks, and cheesecake every night. Oh, and their peach tea!

Last night, it was incredible. It's all I could think of. And Greg and I decided to go today. To have a lunchtime date. Yummy! And I'm glad we finally have an Olive Garden in town. It's amazing! I'm not going to admit to eating 3 baskets of bread sticks. But the waitress filled our basket 3 times! The salad was so good too.

And Greg and I shared 3 entrees. I'm telling you, I'm eating so much! Pregnancy and all it's cravings are pretty wild. But the food was delicious. As was the tea. Just like I remember. I really do have an amazing hubby! Making sure me and our baby girl get everything our hearts desire. ☼

Happy July 4th!

Happy July 4th! It's already gearing up to be an amazing day for us. We went out to IHOP for breakfast. So good! I had red, white, and blue pancakes. And later, we're having a BBQ with friends. Followed by the parade and lots of fireworks.

It's a blessing to live in the USA. And to be an American. I'm very proud. I can't until next year. When we get to dress up our little one for the holiday. And share all of our fun traditions. ☼

The Best $45 We Ever Spent

They best $45 we ever spent was on this Sundae Musical Mobile. I love the butterflies. And that it sings Rock-a-Bye-Baby. Last night, we finally got the crib in it's right place. All the bedding washed and put up. And we put up the mobile.

I sat in my glider and cried. Like a big baby. I'm ready to be a momma. For about 2 hours, I just listened to the music and watched the butterflies. I don't know. There was just something about having the crib and the mobile up and together that made me really want to hold my baby girl in my arms. ☼