Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4
After last week's frenzy I'm learning to take my nesting, cleaning, and beautifying urges in small steps rather than giant, exhausting strides.
This is me {and baby} as of yesterday. Today I am two months and one day away from my April 10 due date. My doctor tells me that I am measuring a little ahead of schedule, a first for me as I am a small person who tends to have small babies. I pre-registered with the hospital today, a small step in bringing us closer to meeting Baby.
This morning I began earnestly working on consolidating the boys' bedrooms. They have been happily bunking together for several weeks but Little Brother's things must be moved and made at home in the bunk bed room. It's no small task... many more small steps to go.
As for nursery plans... well, they're still just plans. My talented interior specialist, the professor, and I have a vision and some work to do. I'll show you our inspirations for the room tomorrow.
And finally, for the little blessing within me whom we can't wait to meet...
Blessings upon you
My baby unborn
Safe in your mother
Asleep and so warm
Sleep must come easy
To those who’re unborn
As the Maker so silently
Fashions your form
Sleep while you can now
So watery and warm
For outside this world
Is a terrible storm
Too soon you’ll discover
The taste of your tears
So sleep now my baby
My loved one, my dear
"Lullaby for the Unborn"
by Michael Card