Getting close!

As the due date gets closer, I'm at the same time very excited to be not pregnant and very scared to have a little human being that is totally reliant on Chris and me. Seriously? God trusts the two of us with a little one? I'm wondering if it freaks us out more because we understand the responsibility entrusted to us...

I know it's been a while since I've posted pictures of me. Well, I've just been feeding the little guy really well, and I'm not as comfortable with the way I look. I found a nice picture Erin posted on facebook from the shower, so I'm sharing that. He really is getting very big. I told the doctor about how big he's getting. I think my exact words were, "I'm serious. I think he's doubled in size since the last week!" He felt my stomach and said, "Oh my. He is quite large! I'm just kidding. Calm down." :) I love my doctor! He always knows how to reassure me without making me feel totally stupid. The doctor also used a term to describe the baby that could be a great nickname, but Chris is refusing to let me share it with anyone. We're both afraid it might stick and scar him for life.

Other than doctor's visits, my life is pretty calm right now. Just waiting for the little one to get here. The room is ready--THANKS Sue for helping me finish last week! Clothes are washed. Bag is packed. I've gotten into my daily routine of sleep, eat, read, sleep, eat, read. Repeat as necessary. I'm so happy that it's summer. I know it's hot, but I don't have to worry about work. Plus, I think this summer hasn't been as bad as past summers. Not too many 100 degree days... our AC has been able to keep up, so that's what's really important, right?

When the baby gets here, I know I'm probably going to be totally focused on him to the exclusion of probably almost everyone else, so I want to take this time to thank everyone for all of their support. Chris and I are so blessed every day with such wonderful friends and family. I am constantly reminded of our blessings through our friends. So many of you have been there for us in so many ways. Thank you so much for everything you do to support the Carpenter family! We look forward to sharing this new journey in our lives with all of you!!!