Countdown!

If you ask my husband he will tell you how much I love to check things off of my lists. One of my other things that I now love is to count things down! Somehow keeping track of getting closer to my goals really seems to motivate me.

As of today there are…
5 more weeks until I FINALLY graduate from A&M (this one has been a long, long time coming)
7 more weeks until Stephen gets on that plane to head on home!!!
14 more weeks until my sweet baby boy, Tripp is here!!!

Unfortunately, it seems as though I am literally watching the clock, and the time seems to be slowing down. After having several contractions last week the doctor told me to stay off of my feet as much as possible. No shopping, cooking or cleaning… so sitting and watching the clock has become my new hobby. My previous goal of staying as busy as possible to try to make time move a little faster has backfired! I am trying to do anything I can while having my feet propped on the coffee table… I mean seriously, there are only so many good shows on television. Luckily I can still go to work and can prop my feet up there, the daily change of scenery is nice, but it is work. I have been hand stitching a rug for Tripp’s room (almost done, picture below)and even done some scrap booking. We will see how long this already nesting mother stays put on the couch! The contractions have slowed down and are not as bad, but they are still coming.

Here are some updated pictures of Tripp's room:

Here is the rug... almost done with it. Furry on one side, denim on the other, with a gingham border.

Luckily for me, I had some sweet visitors this week for dinner... the Muncys!

Praise the Lord for countdowns! And Praise the Lord for relaxation!