New Years Update

Happy New Years!! I always struggle with New Year's Resolutions-it usually is always along the same lines-generally eating better/exercising more frequently and reading the Bible more- which trust me would both be great habits for me to start. However, this year, I didn't attempt to vow something that I generally fail at-just for the fact that in a month I am not sure how my life is going to change with a new baby. (It is sooooooo hard to believe that I have a little over 4 weeks to go to my due date!) I do hope to set aside some time to get in the Word more and trust me I really hope to exercise more-but not knowing yet what Chase is going to be like-I am taking one day at a time (something I am not very good at-I am always looking ahead to what is next.)

On a side note-since I just included the baby's name-it is pretty much decided-I even have his name for above the crib painted and ready to hang. For some reason, the name hasn't really clicked with me but it is the only compromise that we can come up with and I do like the name-so unless something drastic happens in the delivery room-the name is Chase. Steven had told me that if we used Chase I could pick the middle name-and I am pretty sure I like Chase Maddox the best-but we will see...just ready for him to get here so I can meet him. I am not one of those mothers that feels a really strong connection to my babies in womb-I remember feeling the same way with Natalie but as soon as I saw her I had the most overwhelming feelings of love. As the time draws nearer I am feeling more excited/anxious to meet him-especially this past week as I have been in nesting mode-I have his clothes washed, nursery set up, closets organized, etc.

Natalie is doing well besides the chronic cough she has now-she always seems to get this after a cold at least twice in the winter time-fortunately she is in good spirits. She has really blossomed these past couple months into more of a child-she has developed quite the imagination. She randomly tells me there is a snake in the house or a skunk we have to tiptoe around-it's very cute. She loves to have tea parties, play her board games (we are still learning all the rules), play computer games, etc. She has kept very busy with all her new toys from Christmas and I must say too-it's nice to play with some different toys too!

I have started my new working schedule-working only six days a month (two days a week for two weeks and one day a week for two weeks). I am so grateful to have this job and think that it won't be a difficult transition going back to work earlier since I am working less (I plan to take 12 weeks off but I stayed home a year with Natalie). I have also started weekly doctors visits-this Friday I think will be the first time they check me for changes-last week I had the strep B test). Not too much else is going on-Steven has been great watching Natalie at nights while I have been going out with friends-though I think it's starting to get to him a bit. Tomorrow night I am going out with a friend and then on Friday night, my lifegroup friends are taking me out for a girls night/shower to celebrate and then I should be home more. It has been very nice getting some away time with my friends and I hope to give him a chance to go out and do something fun soon too. When my parents get back we hope to plan a date night too since we will be homebound probably on V. Day-we only go on a date two maybe three times a year-so it will be nice to reconnect a bit. Anyways, American Idol and Biggest Loser are starting!!!!