Nesting

Hi everyone! There has been a flurry of activity around this house for the last 2 months or so, and it has intensified in the last 3 weeks. We have had 2 garage sales, made 3 trips to the good will, had the air ducts and the carpets cleaned, gotten Brody's room ready, redecorated the dining room and upstairs bathroom, gotten new furniture for Makenna's bedroom and the living room, completely cleaned the basement, did some touch-up painting, re-covered the chairs in the breakfast area, and I have gone room by room cleaning closets, baseboards, mirrors, knick-knacks, etc. Whew! No wonder I'm so tired! I mentioned how much I have gotten accomplished these last few weeks to someone, and they said "You're nesting!" I hadn't thought about it, but she was absolutely right! Through both of our waits for our children I have joked that although I may not be physically pregnant, I am definitely emotionally pregnant! In some ways, I am similar to women I have known who are in the last few weeks of pregnancy- I am definitely nesting, I have gained weight (stress related!), I am extremely excited but nervous about how painful the process is going to be, I dream about my child all the time, and I am very ready to get it over with! Next thing you know, I'll be parking in the spot reserved for "expectant mothers" at the grocery store!!!! This time next week, we'll be in the air on our way to China. Just a little longer, Brody!