Monday, November 10, 2008

Matt's First Encounter...

This was a great weekend. Friday was the rehearsal for Bridget's wedding. We were on time, Brian was there. The rehearsal went well.
Saturday was the wedding. Bob and Bonnie stopped by in the morning and we all took a trip to Costco for some essentials. Why are the essentials so expensive?
Then came the wedding. The music went just fine. I don't know why I was worried. I've done this a million times.
Mom and Dad spent the night. The scary thing is, they got home later than us! I'm officially getting old. After church the next day, we all went to breakfast at Bub's cafe. I love that place! Mom wouldn't let me get the biscuits and gravy and bacon, so I got pancakes and split a veggie omlet with her. It was delicious and we all left stuffed to the brim.
When Mom and Dad left, I caught a nap and then started on some of the baby stuff I've been meaning to do for three months. We officially have too much crap. I just don't know what we're going to do with everything once the baby arrives and we start acquiring toys... I definitely have too many clothes, books, craft things, musical instruments... I can't believe that we've already outgrown this house. The bottom line is we just need to give some things away!
When I finally sat down after rearranging closets, folding laundry and pulling together a few bags for goodwill, I was beat. I sat on the couch with a beautiful salad and just as I took my first bite, I got one big jab in my right side. I yelled for Matt to come over. I just knew he would be able to feel it if I could get another hard kick like that last one. He put his palm to my stomach and then it happened...the hardest kick this baby has mustered up yet. Matt looked at me wide eyed and I stared back at him with tear filled eyes. FINALLY!! I've been waiting for him to be able to experience this miracle in a more real way! And I'm only 18 weeks. Thanks God!

Two more weeks til we find out if it's a boy or a girl...

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