"Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes....

...eyes and ears and mouth and nose..."

Today it's official...I no longer can touch my toes! 

I woke up this morning, rolled out of bed and jumped in the shower. As I was washing my hair the "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" song popped in my head. I giggled a little because what adult has this song stuck in their head at 6:00 in the morning (besides ones with children, maybe)?

As I was drying my hair, Shira (our cat) decided she wanted some morning lovin'. She was rubbing up against my legs and wouldn't stop until I gave her what she wanted. So I bent over to pet her only to find that 

                                                       I couldn't reach her! 

Now, I knew this was to be expected...but I was not ready AT ALL! :) I sat down on the edge of the tub and took a moment for this new information to soak in....then I laughed, started humming that crazy song, and got ready to go to work as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.

Wonder what body part is next?!?!?

On another note...

I have really enjoyed being pregnant...even though it has not been a breeze like I always imagined it to be. I even love this enormous belly, these gigantic ankles and the clumsy over-swollen hands I have acquired. I wouldn't trade this experience for anything in the world. 

We are 25 weeks today...only about 105 days until we finally meet this little one! Time has flown by so fast...but we are trying to savor every precious moment.

Bliss

Bliss

supreme happiness; utter joy or contentment; profound satisfaction.

I am sitting here in bed and have come to the conclusion that this is one of my most favorite places to be. It is not because I am sleepy or comfortable or lazy...It's because it is my alone time with my child. 

I am surrounded every day by people and tasks and distractions. But when I am here in bed, there is nothing but me and my baby. Ed will come in soon...but in this second, Eddie is all mine. I think he knows that too. During these precious moments he is the most active. I love watching his tiny foot move from one side of my belly to the other. So I sing, talk, pray or simply just close my eyes, put my hand on my tummy and feel. :)

I never imagined I could love something so much.I crave this time with my son. I wouldn't want anything to come between our time together. 

This makes me realize how much the Father craves time with me...and you!

Thank you, Lord, for a better understanding of your love. I know you crave those uninterrupted moments as I crave them with my son. Help me to cherish them...

Just as my son is my bliss...We are the bliss of the Father. 

Lessons Learned

So many people have asked me why I have not sent out emails updating everyone on my pregnancy. Honestly, I didn't even think about it! But I guess if I send out updates of my many travels I could at least send out updates of this life forming inside me! :)


                          My mom says that I write like I talk...so y'all bear with me.

As I sat here thinking about how to update everyone on the past 6 months, I just stared at a blank screen for a couple of hours. So many things have changed that I didn't even know where to start. So I decided to make a list of things that I have learned over the past 6 months. Hopefully this list will entertain you as it did me while I made it :) So...enjoy!

1. First lesson I learned...being on the pill AND using a condom doesn't always prevent pregnancy :)
2. Too many emotions run through you when that stick turns blue
3.. The look your husband gives you when you tell him you are pregnant is priceless
4. The look on your family's faces is also priceless....especially if you have only been married for a couple of weeks :)
5. Finding a good doctor is SO important...
6.ALWAYS have an extra pair of panties and pants in your car...those sneezes sneak up on you!
7. It is always a good idea to know where the bathroom is in your first trimester...it is not fun to get sick in front of people
8. Chewable prenatal vitamins are just as effective as the others you have to swallow...and they taste better!
9. Always carry deodorant and/or smelly, spray stuff with you...especially in those HOT months :)
10. Listen to the advice of everyone...but you ultimately know what is best for you and your child
11. Your husband can actually cook for himself! Even if it is those microwaveable dinners...
12. Your body is basically invaded by a foreign lifeform that controls almost EVERYTHING.
13. People seem to be much nicer and much more annoying all at the same time
14. You are constantly praying (about any and everything!)
15. Feeling the baby kick is probably the BEST feeling in the world.
16. Your tummy is the most remarkable thing in the world...it just keeps growing and growing and growing!
17. Sleeping on your side sucks (sorry mom...that is the only word that works) :)
18. The love and connection that develops between you and your child is unlike anything you have ever experienced.

I could go on and on and on...but you are probably tiered of reading this :) So...there ya go y'all! Some of the things I've learned so far. I hope you enjoyed. Keep your eyes out for more

Until all have heard,
Mel