Changes

I'm rocking away in our wee guy's nursery, surrounded by all of his new furniture, the soft gray color of new paint, and an overwhelming sense of joy.  My in-laws were in town for nearly a week helping get the nursery and other areas in our home ready for the little mister's arrival.  I'm so immensely grateful to them for helping Charlie construct furniture and paint the walls, all mostly while I was at work!  It has all come together beautifully, so now we are just working on the final touches.

Very dear friends of ours also threw a beautiful baby shower for us last weekend.  We received incredibly thoughtful gifts -- our little guy is one lucky stud!  We are so incredibly fortunate to have so many wonderful people in our lives, near and far.  I will try to post photos soon -- right now, I would rather continue to rock away in the quiet space before Charlie wakes up.

I feel like this post is all over the place, but suppose that's fitting for how I feel right now:  excited, anxious, nervous, overjoyed, and somehow still very at peace.  Our Rockaroo is teaching me patience and how to recognize true blessings already.  I can't believe how much of an impact he has had on me already.  How blessed am I?  I can't even count the ways.

Sweet wee one...I love you dearly.  You've made everlasting changes to our lives already.  May we continue through the remainder of this early journey reminding ourselves of our many blessings.  As we prepare for your arrival, may we also prepare for continued growth and change.  Your life is everything in mine.  

9 weeks 5 days to go.  The very first ultrasound we had was at 9 weeks and 5 days pregnant.  What an incredible journey it's been so far.