Coutning Down

Nineteen more days until the calender reads "July 4, 2010". That is the day, according to certain calculations, that little Henry boy will be with us finally. I am counting on him making his debut a little earlier than that. Like, next week or so. Sometime before the end of June. That is what my body is telling me. And with every kick and nudge, sleepless night, and hot swollen foot rub that Chris gives me, the reality of Henry coming sooner rather than later sinks in.
And so my countdown has changed a little bit. From 19 days of "getting ready for Henry" to "only 19 more days of mama time with Natalie." Nineteen more days to play outside. To make cookies without a wee one on my hip. 19 more days of story time uninterrupted by the demands of another child. Only a few more days to sit and watch Lady and the Tramp or Dumbo. A few more days of couch naps, or long walks in search of worms.  A few more days of singing song after song after song just to get her to sleep.

I cannot believe how much our world is going to change. Natalie has been sensing the change coming. She talks often of Henry coming out soon and tells me he's getting big. She's right. She sees his clothes, his bassinet, his car seat- all of the little baby things that are just too small for her. I know she gets it. Her little brother is coming soon and I can sense her little girl anticipation. It is precious. There are only a few more days of enjoying this time together. And so I will enjoy it. I'll deal with the aches and pains that only a mother who has been 38 weeks pregnant before can appreciate. We'll take one day at a time, because right now, that is all we have. I cannot believe I am posting this picture. I've been extremely self-conscious of my pregnant belly this go around. You can see why. Its just so...OUT THERE! But Tally likes to sit on Henry, and I must admit, its the perfect snuggle place. So there you have it. The side view. Its rad. None of my shirts fit around it, which is a delight for all, I'm sure. And none of that matters. There is a baby in there. Our baby.  We're so excited to meet him!