The Waiting Game

The waiting game is on.  I could go into labor in a matter of hours, or it could be days or even weeks away.  What a strange feeling!  I've been having some contractions in the last couple of weeks, but nothing consistent at all.  I can't get over how crazy it is to now be in this "any day now" phase.  It is really, really exciting!

 We are so ready.  We have accomplished every single thing on our to-do list.  Plus some.  Our calendar is completely clear, since we weren't sure when he'd come.  So basically we just get home from work and stare at each other :).  Last night we played games and watched a movie.  But there is really nothing that can distract us from the excitement and anticipation.  Neither of us are sleeping well.  Beckett-- we are SO ready for you to come.  Please come soon!!!  I honestly don't think your dad will survive another week of waiting for you.

I had been nesting in a big way, but now there is really nothing left to be done.  The nursery is ready.  All the baby stuff is washed.  His tiny, precious clothes are hung in the closet or arranged neatly in the dresser.  My car is clean and has the car seat installed.  The house is spotless.  The pantry and refrigerator/freezer are stocked with everything we'll need for a couple of weeks following his arrival.  The garage "guest house" is ready for my mom (and maybe dad, too) to come stay for awhile.  We've switched out our summer clothes for winter ones (are we going to have a winter this year?).  Our Christmas lights are up.  We picked out and decorated our tree, and all of our gifts have been purchased, wrapped, and placed neatly underneath it. 

We even squeezed in a couple nights at a nearby bed & breakfast as a last getaway.  I'm not sure there is anything at all left to do!  Kolby has even been nesting.  In addition to happily helping me with the long list of things to do, he raked and bagged up the leaves in the yard, installed new smoke detectors in every room in the house, and makes sure the kitchen is clean every night before going to bed. 

So now, we wait!