Well, we are now at just under 2 weeks until our due date. Anthony and I have pretty much gotten through all of our obligations and scheduled commitments, so now we are just waiting. I am very relieved be at this place, but at the same time it could be a really long couple of weeks (maybe longer!). The nursery is all ready to welcome our little man into the world, and I think Anthony and I are as ready as we ever will be! I don't think you can ever be fully prepared for the impact a little one will make on your life.

The little man is quite active, and loves it when his daddy plays with him. Anthony rubs my tummy, and wherever he rubs, our little guy will move over to that spot. I can try it, and he just ignores me! It is so fun. We are starting to be able to distinguish little feet, legs, and hands as they push out, and the whole thing is amazing! As much as I can't wait for him to come, I am really going to miss being pregnant.

I think one of the things I will miss are these great elastic pants. I am about ready to revolt against style, and change my wardrobe for the convenience. LOL. I can get my business done in the little girls room as fast as Anthony can these days (well, the little boys room for him).

I am going to miss the constant companion nudging me throughout the day just to say "Mom, I'm here with you."

I am NOT going to miss the 4 trips a night to the bathroom!

The night-time feedings have already begun at this point. Who knew it was going to be me up at 3 am eating?

I am going to miss having an excuse for forgetting everything, and being a little psycho at times. Right now I am able to blame it on pregnancy hormones. I am open to ideas on what to say after he comes..... feel free to leave your helpful hints in the comments for that one!

I am going to miss knowing he is so safe and secure. When I get in the car, I just buckle in and away we go. In just a very short period I will have to worry about making sure he is safe and secure in the car seat, and whether I remembered everything in his diaper bag that I would need for the day.

Right now, he is fully nourished, and we never have any surprise accidents that require a full outfit change for both mom and baby. I don't have to make sure that I have extra outfits, plenty of diapers, snacks, drinks, burp clothes, warm clothes, etc... We currently have got it covered.

All of these things are of course very minor, and certainly not something would make me wish I could be pregnant forever!!!...but, this pregnancy has been such an amazing gift and miracle, that somehow I almost feel like no matter how much longer it is or isn't, when it is over it will feel like the ending of a wonderful holiday. I will always cherish the memories in my heart, but I will know that it is something that will never be quite the same. The experience cannot be recreated.

I am not quite sure how to end this post to be honest. However in this Holiday season, I can't help but think about how it must have felt for Mary as she brought the Saviour into this world. I am seeing so many things about the familiar Christmas story in a new light, and somehow I think I understand Mary's sentiments a little better in Luke 2:19