The Homestretch

With baby girl coming just around the corner, we have been eagerly trying to finish the basement and have some good quality time with Owen before he has to adjust to a sibling.  

We have been so blessed with the basement in that so many friends & family have helped Jon in doing the work.  At one point, he counted 22 different people that had helped and I'm sure that after this week the number has gone up to 24 or 25.  Today, the texture and primer went on the drywall - it is a beautiful sight to see!  Tomorrow, the real paint!!  We are so near the end, it is almost surreal.  Hold off a few more days baby girl!

At the beginning of the week, I was feeling so bad for Owen because it has been way too hot for his 9-month pregnant mama to play with him outside.  One day, he brought his shoes to me twice hinting at his desire to go play.  I put his shoes on but we definitely stayed inside - I felt so bad.  Then one morning (wednesday?) we woke up and it was so pleasant outside.  So we wasted no time and headed to a nearby park that has lots of shade and played!  The rest of this week Owen & I have gotten some good Mother-Son time in by going to the zoo (we even rode the train!), the splash park a couple of times & cuddling which watching Dr. Doolittle on Netflix. 

 

I am so thankful for Owen & little man he is turning out to be.  He is a delight to be around and bring so much joy to my life - even when he is mischievous.  The other day I left the kitchen for two minutes and when I returned this is what I found:

Such a stinker.  Owen continues to be a people lover - always waving, always trying to get laughs and now always giving a hug or wrestling.  Here he is attacking Ava G for 20 minutes straight on the couch. She loved it.

We are so excited at the near-arrival of our little beauty, but we are also thankful for these last few days to finish the basement & have some more Owen-loving time.  God's timing is perfect & we continue to be excited to see what He has in store for us!  In case she comes before I post again, please pray for a safe delivery, a healthy baby girl & a good transition for Owen to having a baby sister.  We appreciate it!