The holidays are finally over and now the countdown is on! The holidays were a very busy time for Jon and I. We have so many places to be for Christmas and so many people to see. On Christmas Eve, we began the holiday with going to see Dr. L. It was a joyful appointment for us because Jon had not been to an appointment with me in a while so he was really excited to hear Hunter’s heartbeat again. It was a Christmas present to me to share that moment with him again. I had to do my glucose testing and drank that lovely fruit punch sugary drink (it’s not as bad as I was told) and then we were there for over an hour before they could draw my blood. I think that super sugary drink gave me a tummy ache! But least it isn’t like the drink Jon had to have when he got MRI/CAT scan. So we were thankful to get home and prepare for all the festivities. 2009 was a little different for me. Usually at the holidays the meals are getting cooked by others and I am not much help, but this year at both Thanksgiving and Christmas I had a part in the making of the food. I felt like a grown up for once. My sister and I completely cooked the Christmas Eve meal and I did a few extras like kolaches (Texas style) and cookies, chocolate pretzels, etc. So overall it was a great year in the holidays. Hunter received so many gifts and he isn’t even here yet! We are so thankful for our wonderful and generous families.
Over the break I did a few little here an there things for Hunter’s nursery. I took letters that Jon and I had previously painted and covered them to hang on the wall above the dresser/changing table. My Christmas present from Jon was a sewing machine, so I have been attempting that with my mom’s help. I made Hunter his first little burp cloth/blanket. The stitching isn’t the greatest, but it’s still sentimental to me and maybe one day to him. I have hit the 30 week mark today. Let’s just say that pregnancy does a lot of crazy things to you and your body, but I am okay with that change. From heartburn occasionally, to stretch marks, and a growing belly, I can’t complain. I love being pregnant and I know these things come with the territory so I am fine with it all. The best thing about pregnancy to me is getting to feel your baby move around and kick. When you feel this, you forget about the numerous bathroom runs in the middle of the night, the growing belly that makes it hard for you to turn over in the middle of the night, the swollen hands and feet when you are up too long, the early mornings when you just can’t go back to bed, the back pain, the easily tired feeling, etc. So now the countdown has begun and March 23rd is REALLY soon!! The clock is ticking for me to get things done and I think I am already nesting. I like to go in Hunter’s room and organize the clothes more and set them in different piles to wash, etc. I also have that urge to go out and buy everything that I need! I am about to start stocking up on diapers and baby wipes (by the way for you mom’s to be, I found that Sam’s has the best deal on both). My parents took me shopping yesterday and bought me my shower gift from them. We got the Stroller and car seat travel system. It was funny to see my parents in the store and watch my dad test out the travel system and tell me stories of back when he had our stroller and the problems with it. Then we would ask the other women in the store that were expecting what to buy. My mom also enjoyed looking at everything and admiring all the cute shoes, clothes, swings, etc. Then when my brother got home, he told me he was the best Uncle ever! That is because he bought Hunter his first pair of Chuck Taylor’s!!!! They are so cute and small and tiny and brown and I can’t wait to put them on him!! Props to you Uncle Dustin!! Now as this month nears an end, the baby shower lists are being made and planned and it will all be over soon and we will be that family of three that we have waited for for 9 months. Although, I will miss being pregnant! It’s such a wonderful and sentimental time for a mom and her baby and it’s the greatest gift from God.
As for 2010 for me and Jon, I will be awaiting the baby’s arrival and ending my 3 year job working with sweet Brandon in March. It will be sad. He is like a son to me. But I have to move on and so I have started my own photography business. I love taking pictures and I am sure I will take even more when Hunter is here. I prayed about it for a while and felt God telling me to jump out on the limb and give it a try. It is something I am very passionate about. So if you know anyone needing a photographer please recommend me. I am trying to make some kind of income while Hunter is here. And as for Jon, his job is up in the air. It will come to an end real soon because they have no more jobs around Austin, so he is trying to figure out his next step and see what God has in store for him. It’s been a roller coaster ride for a little bit with emotions, stress, etc just thinking about what we are going to do with a kid and one income and what not, but God will provide for us. We just need to sit back and remember that God is completely in control of our lives and he will take care of us. But sometimes in life’s situations, it is hard to remember that or to give ALL control to God. So God, 2010 is here and Jon and I are ready to see what you have in store for us and we put all of our faith in you.
With many blessings, we wish you all a wonderful 2010!
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