I'm 31 weeks now, so that puts our countdown at 9 weeks 'til DUE date! So, I thought it was about time for a belly picture...
I've bid my belly button goodbye, greeted the clothes at the bottom of the maternity bin, and come to terms with 3rd trimester tiredness. Unlike usual, my afternoon nap attempts have been extremely successful lately! A true gift from God. The little things we all take for granted, like picking up my toddler, or rising to my feet from a squat, are getting tougher by the day. So, instead of feeling pathetic, I'm just trying to be creative- I love the step stool in my kitchen, for example!
I'm also increasingly grateful for Raegan's level of independence. The potty training adventure turned out to be a 3 week push, and now it almost feels like a thing of the past. She picks out and puts on her own socks and shoes, uses the bathroom and washes her hands completely alone, asks if the dishwasher is clean or dirty before grabbing a cup for juice, helps me cook, uses her imagination, and most recently really loves caring for her baby doll, Stella. She rocks her, feeds her, sings her sweet songs, insists on sleeping with her, and snuggles with her during shows. I think it's the Lord's way of calming any fears in me about bringing home a little sister. She's still very much a blossoming 2 year old, pushing limits and exploring emotions, but that's to be expected, and I adore who she is. I'm intentionally treasuring these last weeks alone with my beautiful first born daughter!
