My latest thoughts and happenings....

Here we are past the due date with the munchkin cozy as a cucumber in the belly. You'll be happy to know that the comments I receive while I am out and about these days have turned from how unbelievably large I am to comments of sincerity, sympathy, congratulations and more funnies! It has been a real nice switch! One lady yesterday said, "when are you due?" I replied today and she said, "Oh goodness don't go into labor here." I thought to myself, "ok, chances are looking good for you." Today a lady asked me when I was due and I replied, "yesterday" and she said, "what are you doing out?" Again I giggled. I didn't realize that there was a certain time that you weren't supposed to be doing normal activities anymore. Many others have asked when I am due too and when they hear they have been so sweet to wish me luck, and say congratulations. Of course you have the handful of women that can't wait for their opportunity to share how it went for them with each of their children. So funny!
The reason I am still out so much is because I have been in project mode. Baby Murphy has a sports themed bedding from Pottery Barn and last week I decided I wanted to attempt painting balls from the bedding on the wall for a decorative accent. I have officially completed that project and Jay and I both really like it. I was so thankful to get it done before his arrival. So then I moved into packing our bags and really cleaning the house. That seems to have been nice while it lasted. I am finding that over and over again I am unpacking my bag because there are things in there I need or want, and the house is defiinitley not in the same shape it was a week ago. I have decided that you can't live in a state of perfection as you await the unknown date and time of a birth. Big realization for me. But since I have figured that out I decided to take on a new project this week of changing our purple and green hall bath into a "beachy" boys bathroom. It has been really fun to hunt and find things that just feel right for the room. I bought paint today and started to do some taping. Will I get to finish this project like I'd like before he comes? That is the big question. :) He better hurry and come out because this mama is shopping a lot lately. :) Good thing there will be a handful of weeks once he is here where I won't be out spending so much of daddy's hard earned dolla's. :)
Oh and for any of you that don't know we are hoping that God and baby decide to have him arrive this week. Otherwise I will go to the Dr. on Feb. 4th and she will put me on the induction list at the hospital because they don't like to keep the babies in the belly past 41/42 weeks for health reasons. At least I know for sure he will come out one way or another in the next 14 days.

Baby Murphy

Hello one and all.... we are getting closer and we couldn't be more excited! I saw the Dr. yesterday and I have progressed to 3cm and her prediction is that he will make his entrance by this weekend. Still... we never do know so I reminding myself to be patient. I did have contractions for a few hours last night but they went away. We informed Caeden that when baby decides to come he will get to do a sleepover at both sets of Grandma and Grandpa's while mommy and daddy are at the hospital. He said, "Oh that's a good idea, when are we going to do that?" That seems to be our million dollar question at the moment. :) He has been saying maybe we should do it after my nap, or after dinner, etc... he can't figure out why we just can't plan the timing of his little brother. It's so fun!! Can't wait to post pics of our bundle of joy!!

Yeah Caeden!

We have been working on going big boy potty at our house for sometime now. Caeden has been super successful with peeing in the toilet however as many of you know poo poo on the potty has been a huge challenge! He would either go while he was sleeping or find a corner in the house and we'd have a big mess on our hands. So last week we decided we would start doing random poo poo breaks on the toilet so he'd be less intimidated. Then on Saturday he wanted to eat some of my pizza and I said he could once he tried going poo poo. Sure enough he did it! We told him he could start getting treats from the store if he would keep going in the toilet. He liked that idea and low and behold he went 4 times yesterday and 3 so far today!!!! Oh my goodness I can't tell you how excited this mama is!! If any of you are trying to figure out how to train I highly suggest the present idea. He has been so excited to try and is even figuring out on his own when he needs to go and runs to the toilet telling me to get a present ready for him. I love it!!! I had really hoped we could have this underway before baby's arrival and it looks like we might have just gotten there in the nick of time!! Wooo hooo!

The real me right now....

I find freedom in being real with myself and the world, even in regards to my weaknesses and so this blog is a chance for me to express where I am really at.
I got a pounding headache last night and it was still here today. My body also felt very out of whack and I told myself it must be because my little guy is about to arrive and so I prayed for God take it away. It wasn't leaving and my misery was escalating. I decided to call our chiropractor and see if he could help things out. The thing I love about him is that he loves the Lord and always tends to help me see the next area of growth for myself. He believes that God created our bodies to heal themselves and so when we experience ailments its due to us "getting in the way". Sure enough this morning I found this to be true. It came up that I have had an attitude that says I deserve for this baby to come any day now. I have carried him long enough, I want to meet him and I don't like the unknown or lack of control I have in not knowing the day or the hour. Can we say selfish? :) My body was creating ailments because of the negative thoughts and feelings that I was stressing over in the upcoming birth. So after today I am choosing to embrace the process. One that is totally out of my control. I can have sex multiple times, take long walks every day and a full moon can continue to show itself, yet the Creator of all things has a perfect day for this tiger to arrive and it is out of my control! When I really think about it I am realizing because of what I believe it really should help me to feel free. I don't have to do anything other than trust that God has it all taken care of and live each day to it's fullest whether I know what's in store for that day or not. I sure am feeling a sense of relaxation in not needing to rush this journey. Wow, to find contentment in all things and all circumstances. Isn't it a challenge? I am so thankful that God didn't answer my prayer immediately this morning as I desired him to. It would have robbed me of an opportunity for growth. Growth is not always fun but I sure love when I can look back and recognize that I was willing enough to face the hard stuff to become more self aware and in turn hopefully more mature.
Here's to the real stuff you are facing!! May God continue to help you in your process and show you ways to trust Him and let go of your plans. He really is an awesome God that has our best intentions in mind, even when we can't figure it out. Hugs and love, Kirstin