The end of an era

This week marks the end of Stephen and I being just a married couple with no kids and I have mixed emotions about it!  I've loved the time we have together - just the two of us, being able to go out to eat without distractions (which I've heard is priceless), jumping in the car to go wherever without a second thought, quiet evenings, mornings of sleeping in, sleeping through the night... all of this I know is about to change which makes me a little sad.  It's crazy to think about, how everything will be different at this time next week.  Right now we're sitting on the couch, Stephen is working on a sermon, Lilly is laying in her spot, and it's so quiet and relaxing. I've just finished cleaning up from dinner and I know that I don't have to get up again to do much of anything until I want to... However, I know what's waiting for us on Monday is going to be great too.  It's a new chapter that we're excited about.

Last night Stephen and I decided to go on a really big date!  He suggested when I got home from work that we skip out on childbirth class and go to The Melting Pot.  Since it seemed like they had covered pretty much everything in childbirth class and were doing a tour of L&D I felt ok to skip out, but the Melting Pot is a pretty big deal for us!  Both being savers, we don't often... or ever think to splurge on a meal but since it was our last date night before baby we decided to make it extra special and it really was!  The food was great but the whole experience of the evening was perfect.  It was nice and quiet and we were able to just talk, spend time together, and eat great food - we really enjoyed it and I know it will be a great memory to look back on in the following weeks when we're sleep deprived.

I can finally say I'm at peace with the baby coming.  If he decided to come tonight, that would be OK.  I'm still ok with him coming Monday too though, it will be good to have the weekend for last minute things and to rest.  Everyone at work is really excited for me and they're sharing all kinds of stories about breech babies and c-sections.  I'm not too freaked out though, I know it will all work out fine.  I was sharing tonight with Stephen something kinda silly.  I've been noticing lately in my bible reading many references to labor pains and I kind of want to experience labor pains.  I will probably quickly regret saying this if I actually go into labor but part of me wants it... the other part of me is ok without.  Anyway, we're getting pretty excited! Car seat is installed, hospital bag is almost packed, and we're ready to welcome him home!