Things for Tuesday

So this post doesn't have a particular theme or anything, but I feel like I've been a bit neglectful in updating, so here is a mess of things that have been going on.

~Haley is now 21 months old. Can't believe it. Everytime I look at her I see more and more of a little girl than a baby. It's just amazing how fast time flies. She loves to brush her teeth and is more than happy to point out your teeth for you. Sometimes she will even help me brush my teeth and she gets so excited to do it! It's the little things. She is still very helpful around the house. Haley helps put clothes in the wash, dryer, laundry basket; hands me dishes from the dishwasher (clean or dirty); puts trash in the trash can; sweeps; and the list could really go on and on.

~I am now 39 weeks pregnant and am pretty ready for baby girl to be here. As of my last doctor's appointment, I am 1cm dilated and he estimates that she is about 6lbs. I am starting to get a bit more uncomfortable, but I think that has a lot to do with the heat. I have also been having what I am pretty sure are braxton hicks contractions. It's not painful, mostly uncomfortable. Never had these with Haley, so this is a whole new experience. Sleeping has been a challenge for a while now and I can't wait to go back to sleeping on my stomach. Everything is ready to go and we are just waiting on little girl to let us know she's ready to be here!

~We have talked to Haley quite a bit to let her know that there is a baby coming. She knows all about babies- carries hers around with her and feeds it and points out other babies when she sees them. We have been slowly getting out all the baby stuff, like the swing, bouncer, and car seat. Haley has even practiced putting her baby in the car seat and then decided to get in herself. She is quite a bit bigger now than the last time she used it.

~Zach is out of town for the next few days. He is at a seminar for the week learning all about being a senior nco (non-commissioned officer). It is certainly not the best timing, but the class is only offered once a year, so it was best for him to go now. And should anything happen while he's gone, I will be lucky enough to have my mom here! She gets here this afternoon and I am so excited!! Sometimes a girl just needs her mom :)

I think that's just about it. We haven't really been up to anything super exciting, but have managed to stay pretty busy. On a final note, I'll leave you with a picture that makes me smile.