It's coming....

Is it obvious that I have been feeling less than fabulous lately by my lack of posts... Well I have. As my pregnancy winds down I find it harder and harder to accomplish things I need to accomplish. Simple things..... like tying my shoe! I spent the past week battling a horrible cold. Four boxes of tissues later I am feeling much better. My cough however, is still lingering. As if waking up every two hours to use the restroom wasn't enough I am waking up in between with a cough that sounds like an 80 year old smoker. Luckily I was hit the hardest, Kenzie got a small taste of it, Zack just started sneezing, and Madison has dodged the bullet.... so far.
As I was forced to lay in bed I was exposed to daytime t.v. that I wasn't prepared for. I know I could have been doing something useful like reading a book, catching up on my bible studies or something of the sort. But No! I was dragged in by the "Lifetime Movie Network." Now some of these shows were a little much for me. But what really got me going was the Christmas movies. I know that some believe that Christmas (gasp I said it) shouldn't even be mentioned until after Thanksgiving. Personally I think these people are Grinch's. I see nothing wrong with preparing our hearts for the celebration of our saviors birth at anytime. Now I agree it was slightly difficult for me to get in the mood last week when it was 80* last week. But it's 55* now and I am listening to CHRISTmas carols and drinking peppermint hot cocoa! So there. All you Grinch's who complain that Christmas has slowly crept into our lives I say bah humbug. So it has taken over our commercials, stores, and Starbucks. What is the use of complaining about it? It's here, embrace it. Celebrate the reason for the season. Don't complain about it.  I understand why non Christians might feel overwhelmed by the pressure of purchasing gifts and going into debt. As a Christian I feel nothing but love during the season. I am proud that my girls know it's not about the gifts, it's about so much more. Each song I hear brings a tear to my eye.  (and that has nothing to do with pregnancy). It truly is a magical time of the year and I think it's wonderful that people are able to embrace it longer rather than shorter. Now, I don't think Thanksgiving should be canceled because boy do we all have a LOT to be thankful for. I am thankful all year, all day, every minute. Should I limit my day of Thanksgiving to just one small day like these Christmas naysayers think? I think not. I am thankful all year long and I will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ as long as I feel necessary.

On another note. I went to the Dr.'s this week and he is pleased with Miss Hannah. She is growing (and growing, and growing) very well. She is aproximately 3.5 lbs, and about 15 1/2 inches long. He said she is measuring a couple weeks bigger but will keep a due date of Jan 13th since due dates don't mean anything anyway. Obviously he is monitering me and if she is getting too big or things are not going as planned he will make decisions at that point. But for now she is as snug as a bug in a rug! He is not concerned with my size or hers. I carry very large and straight out. (thanks mom I have seen pictures of you pregnant). My BP is nice and low, and my blood tests and sugar tests came out perfect. And so far no HELLPS!!! Praise the Lord. Continue to pray for my health!

Oh and thanks to a very generous donation from Auntie V. (My sister) Hannah Grace has a new light fixture in her room! I am so in love with her room. I can feel the love and calmness everytime I walk by the room.

Here is a picture of Hannah's foot. I know it's impossible to see but use your imagination. This little foot has been kicking my ribs non stop!

 

 

"Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift" 2 Corinthians 9:15