Changes. . .

Hello Blog friends,

I have been really bad at posting and it's going to get worse before it gets better. Sorry. But, I will post when I have a free moment, like I do right now.

Yesterday was Natalia's first day in the toddler room at church. She was with Heather in the nursery for 16 months of her precious life, and we are forever thankful for her for taking such good care of our baby for the 2.5 hours every week. We thought N would have reservations about going into the room, want to cling to mommy and not want any part of it. We were completely wrong. She took off her coat and walked right into the room like she owned it. Our sweet almost 21 month old is so very independent when she needs to be and yet still much a mommy's girl when I need her to be. Yes, that's right, there are times when I just want her to cuddle with me at night before going to sleep, or so grab a hug during playtime or just sitting on the couch watching cartoons and then she lays her head on my arm, as if to say, "I like you." When I got her from the toddler room, she was ready to leave. They got her bag ready and put her picture in it and her sippy and off we went to find Dan. He immediately asked where her picture was. That is one of the differences between the 2 rooms. He looked at it and almost started crying, right there in the middle of the atrium. Then, it hit me, our baby is no longer a baby, but a very active, healthy, fun toddler who now gets drawings every week along with a snack.

Leona will be here soon I hope. I really don't want to go to my due date. I am ready to have her out of me and in my arms instead. I forgot how uncomfortable the last few weeks are, but I am quickly reminded that despite all of that, I am so very blessed that my body is able to carry a baby, so then I ponder that for a while and forget about the massive heartburn and frequent bathroom trips I make, and thank God that she is growing and healthy.

We have one more ultrasound before we get to officially meet her. I really hope she isn't hiding her face again. Every US we had, it has been hidden, as if she knows we want to get a peek at it and is being stubborn already. Either way, I am excited to meet her and see what she is like.

Well, the princess is asleep, so I think I will lay down for a bit too. I am exhausted and I haven't even done much today. I will be posting again very soon. But, it will be for N and L.

Bye for now,

Beth