Hi Family and Friends!
Well, 4.5 weeks and counting! I really cannot believe that we are this close to welcoming our new little girl into the world. It is truly astonishing how much faster this pregnancy has gone compared to last time! Wasn’t it just Christmas!?!?!
As you can tell, my pure excitement is starting to overflow. Give me two more weeks and I will be ready for anything. We went to the doctor on Friday and all is wonderful! She’s head down and ready to go but luckily that is the only progress we have made. We did have an ultrasound to double check that she is actually a she…SHE IS! Haha. After Nana sent us the fruits of her baby girl shopping trips, I sure would have felt guilty if she had turned out to be a boy! No worries!
I am still feeling well! Paul is trying to teach me the definition of NOT overextending myself. I have had A LOT of trouble with my hips over the last few months and definitely pay for my bad judgment calls by mid-afternoon. He has been so awesome in helping me out as I battle these wonderful joints of mine! You should have seen me at Mass last night…such a pretty dress with NIKES! Lookin’ good!
I hope you have all seen my graduation pictures on phanfare. While many of you knew about the surprise, my dad SHOCKED me and flew across the pond just to be here for the big event! He so politely called me 15 MINUTES before arriving at our train station and asked me to pick him up. I about died. What an awesome dad!The next event in our house is getting the boys off to the States next Sunday. I know Paul is really looking forward to seeing his family and friends and I think his family is about to bust with excitement over seeing both of them! I have to admit, while I am definitely going to miss my boys, I, too, AM SO EXCITED! I will have 8 days of uninterrupted time to rest and nest. My husband has given me stern instruction to rest as much as possible but I have to be honest, I cannot wait to get this house cleared out! In the off chance that labor occurs, you can rest assured that I have a plan and my mom will be on the first plane out! We’ve got it under control!
Paul and I were able to go up to Rome on Friday for a “date day” and we really enjoyed leaving the house without a stroller, 36 diapers, snacks, and all of the other loot you need for traveling with a toddler. We ate a delicious lunch at Hard Rock and visited with my brother for a bit. I’ll post pictures on phanfare soon. I think that’s about it. Besides putting the crib and changing table together, washing pink baby clothes, and finding our swing, bouncy chair, etc., we are just a rockin’ and a rollin’ over here! I hope you are doing well and enjoying your summer! We look forward to hearing from you!
Love,
Jeanne
