Bowling & Baby Reflection

Things are getting warmer for sure. I had the great opportunity to see Jaime tonight and she , simply put, looks amazing. Pregnancy has never agreed more with a person. What people say – about pregnant women glowing – its so true, but even more so in Jaime’s case. She looks like a million bucks! Her skin is clear and she looks so happy, so mature, and at peace. Maybe that is it, peaceful and filled with joy. Of course, her abdomen is rather large and she is guessing Jackson at about five pounds as of today… a little while left to go to get some more chunky on that monkey! Jaime is complaining of lower leg and feet and ankle swelling now and it is a bit on the puffy side, but her blood pressure and weight remain great and she has done a great job with this pregnancy, and way better than I could’ve done it that is for sure.

I am so excited, nervous, and elated about little Jackson coming home with us. I don’t think I could be more prepared: the nursery is done, the co-sleeper assembled, the car seat ready to go into the car. Its all ready… and yet I am getting nervous. Probably like all new parents, but I am not new at this. I have raised two awesome, responsible, loving, productive children and this is my bonus round. I was younger the first go-round for sure, but with youth came the facts that there wasn’t a lot of money and hardly ever time to spend… Jeff was always working, trying to get ahead. We couldn’t take the time to sit back and enjoy it very often because we were so busy with the business of surviving. I did have more energy back then, though. I could run and play for hours… likely not able to do that anymore without some extra sleep! Laughing… I know I am not “too old,” as there are many women who are just starting out at my age – and even much older! But, I am on the closer side to forty than thirty and that leaves me a little nervous. I would’ve never guessed ten years ago that I would be having another baby around forty. I hope I can keep up and do everything I need to and want to!

I am blessed to have the opportunity and without my awesome surro-angel and sister I wouldn’t be getting another chance like this. I am so lucky and fortunate to have such an amazing person in my life that would offer to bring such a gift into our lives. Jaime is a blessing to us and she is so appreciated.

On a lighter note, posted is a photo from last night’s date night with Jeff, Jake and his new girlfriend, Michelle. We went to dinner, bowling, ice cream, then home for some Wii competition at bowling and golf. We had a great time and we love spending time with Jake. He is so awesome and anyone who has had the opportunity to get to know him as an adult will agree. There is something special about him, resilient, and we are so proud. Signing off for some relaxation and movies with my better half!