It's a Wonderful Life

You know how you have those days where one "bad" thing happens after another? Trying to get going and end up having to clean the red kool aid, or car doesn't start, then you forget an errand, etc. etc...well, I have had the complete opposite lately and quite frankly it's freaking me out a bit...like it's "going too well".

I finally feel READY to have this baby. Not only cuz I'm really done with being pregnant, but fully prepared in every aspect. I was getting worried if this wouldn't happen this time, but it did and now I'm just waiting.

I have gotten to spend more time with my mom and sister over the last month and it has been joyous and comforting.

Sam is eating MUCH better and I am handling the situation with him much better. I had to remember that I am the parent and he is the child and I MAKE THE RULES! I have set clear expectations, consequences, and have followed through, last night he ate his hot dog with no problems and even in an expected time line. This releives SOOOOOO much stress at dinner time!

The girls are doing EXCELLENT sharing a room, they all go to bed at the same time where before Adelyn would stay up longer...and they don't even try to talk or fool around, like it's just not even an option! I couldn't be more pleased!

Last night I was playing a game with Addy and Sam called me into the kitchen, he wanted to know how to tie the garbage bag so he could take the garbage out. (WHAT? Where'd that come from?) At first I thought he tossed the rest of his supper and was trying to hide the evidence, but he didn't, he just wanted to be helpful!

THEN, while finishing the game with Addy, we were going to play one with all 4 of us, and then get the laundry folded and put away (I ususally fold it and the kids put their own clothes away) but I looked over and Sam was already folding the towels! I said, "Sam, did you get in trouble in school today?" He looks surprised and says, "no" then I say, "What do you want?" He said, "nothing, I just want to be helpful" So I praised and did all the good attention he was deserving...it was SO nice to have someone help out around here without being asked or told!

Baby is still active, not as much as the other week, which is normal for the end here...I've had some contractions, but nothing to worry about. My appt is Thur, Jay comes home Saturday, and hopefully we will meet this little boy or girl inside of me by mid next week!

Well, Mom took Addy so I could get my work done uninterrupted so I better go finish it!