39 weeks, 3 days. Who's counting?

Not me of course.

{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. via SouleMama

Pregnancy belly...

We're looking at 38 weeks now. These photos were taken about a month ago, so you can only imagine what size I am now! Anyway, a few favorites..

Umm, Month Blur?

Dear Sena,
I'm sorry that your last post didn't get posted, but it hasn't been for a lack of activity around here. In fact, it is the amount of activity we're trying to pack into these last few weeks that has made relatively simple tasks, like updating the blog, difficult.

Needless to say, it has been a pretty big month for you overall. We took you to your 2nd Folks Fest in August, with Will, Juli, and Chad, and although we definitely listened to less music than the previous year, I think you enjoyed it more. Your pregnant mama, however was relatively uncomfortable unfortunately. Next year will be a new surprise. You'll want to be there and who knows what your lil' sister will be doing.





We finished your room and your baby sister's room complete with wall decals (stickers) that you so thoughtfully placed throughout the room. You seemed to really enjoy helping and it was fun to see your delight when it was finished.

And, drumroll.. you started preschool last week. Oh, the emotions! You've done so well with school honey; mama is having a tougher time, but I'll get through it. Don't worry about me. I never thought I'd have a hard time taking you to school, but when I leave the number of emotions I'm going through—from sadness to feeling proud at how "independent" you are— (not to mention my pregnancy hormones) causes me to have tiny breakdowns each time. (Just tiny ones.) You still haven't really interacted with the other children, mostly the teachers, but I've been assured many times over that this is normal for your age.

First day of preschool.

We only have 2 weeks left until baby sister (Orange) is expected to arrive. I'm scared, excited, and mostly overwhelmed with emotion. I can't wait to see you as a big sister. And your little sister will adore you, even if you only will call her Orange.
love you,
mama