March Madness

Remember way back when we found out Jace was coming? You know plans and all that? 


So, today is our last day before he arrives (and the 2nd day of spring I might add) and boy did we have a lot planned! 


This is what we woke up to just now: 

So much for PLANS! Looks like we will going to MINIMAL and NECESSARY places today - like to drop off the girls before the hospital in the morning. 

At least we will have a fun story to share with Jace about the day before he was born! 

Here are some more photos I took this morning: 

**thank you to Jason for my fun title this AM - by the way - WHAT HAPPENED TO KANSAS?!

Last Ditch on the Right. . . .

Have you seen this movie? The Last House on the Left? 

Yeah. I think the beginning goes something like this: 


Couple at home. Doorbell rings. Knocking begins. People outside ask for help. Couple lets people in and it's ALL downhill from there. 


Last night as I was trying to sleep - nothing new, an odd thing happened. I think I had just dozed back off after a bathroom break and was dreaming. In my dream, there was a doorbell. I woke up and immediately thought it could be Avery home albeit extra early, but it's happened before. 


I woke Jason up and told him the doorbell was ringing. He said "No, it's not." 


Ding Dong.


Right at that moment, he realized his crazy, delusional pregnant wife was right! :) 


We both got up and peeked out the window. There was no one in the driveway. The knocking continued and then yelling: 


"Hello? I know you're in there. I need help! My cell phone battery died!"

We both looked at each other and were both thinking: Whatever! WE SAW THE MOVIE!


(Jason's version of this is much funnier, but probably not appropriate content to post on my family blog.)


At that moment I was thankful for 3 things: 


1. Maddie was still asleep
2. Jason, even a tired Jason, could probably take anyone out
3. Jason has a handgun that he keeps out of sight, but if needed it was available. 


He told me to go to the bedroom and call 911. I did and explained the situation. From what I could see, the driver (and doorbell ringer) had completely missed the turn by our street and the front right wheel was stuck in our ditch. What we thought was a woman, didn't look like one standing in the street, either. Weird. 


After calling 911, the police showed up. We watched from the window, peeking through a crack. I even took a cell phone picture. After an hour of the police watching and looking at the car, they left and we both tried to sleep. It was a no go. :( 


You can't make much out from the picture and I was SO hoping that the car would still be there this morning. 

Even more, I'm now wishing I had that person's address, so I could show up this morning beating on their door and wake them up so they couldn't sleep. 


So, just in case anyone was wondering - yes, we get it - we are READY to function on only 3 hours of sleep. We would really rather not have any more crazy situations wake us at  3AM though unless it's a birthing baby or an already born baby wanting a diaper change or a feeding. 


Lesson? Don't open the door no matter WHAT THEY SAY! ;) 

AB List

AB = After Baby


My due date isn't for 2 more weeks and I'm hoping to avoid the whole induction process. Trust me, I'm doing everything possible, but I know Jace and my body aren't ready otherwise those little or big "nudges" would've worked. 


I have everything washed, organized, hung, packed and ready for Jace. I'm almost crawling out of my skin, though. I have no home projects, no big work projects. 

I've shopped til I dropped and walked more than I intended. Seen the movies I wanted to - did the whole family night/day out and date nights with Jason.

So, since all I've been doing is sitting here waiting, I decided to come up with a list of things I am ready to do. This lists represents things I love to do and have missed in the past 9 months. I plan to do them all as soon as possible "after baby." 


1. Walking for an hour/Running for an hour with my fast fun music blaring
2. Have a nice cold beer/margarita/shot of tequila
3. Being able to eat a whole meal w/out getting full after a few bites
4. Being able to wait for the bathroom instead of running around finding the first one I see
5. Having a fitness plan - I cannot wait to try the Nike/iPod fitness - getting ready for Nov marathon
6. Riding a roller coaster - six flags here we come. So what if it's the kiddie coaster with Avery. 
7. Wearing my famous black, red, and brown high heels! Oh, how I've missed thee!
8. Being able to hug people normally - not that "friend" or "church" from the side hug. :( 
9. The ability to shave and actually REACH comfortably.
10. Have sushi, sushi, sushi


Last and definitely something new. . . 


11. I WILL paintball or laser tag before the summer is over! :) 


I do know that no matter what - I will not be pregnant for anymore than 15 more days (40 weeks). YAY! 
(that doesn't mean you can't pray or send labor vibes for him to come sooner.....) 


Did I mention that we are READY? ;) 

To my Jace. . . .

I am so excited to meet you! After nine long months of wondering what life will be like with a boy, it's just a matter of days until you will be in our lives, in our arms, and forever in our hearts. 


Everything is ready. Your sisters are so thrilled to see what you'll look like and who's hair and eyes you'll have. They already know what they want to teach you and do with you. Although I do feel a bit sorry for you because they will be so very protective, they already love you so much and have prayed for you for a long time. Remember that no matter how old you are, they will always feel the need to take care of you. :) 


Your dad is so proud already and you're not even here yet. He already has big plans for you to spend lots of weekends playing sports and watching basketball games together and I'm secretly hoping you'll get his singing ability. You're going to have a such a great time with him. He's like a big kid all the time but always has great advice, too. I'm so confident in his ability to be a dad and a great role model. I know that he will always put you and the girls first and do whatever you need to be taken care of any day of the week. 


I will admit I'm a bit anxious. I'm so used to pink, hair bows, and baby dolls. I'm also use to drama and crying. Getting ready in the mornings, yeah, that takes a lot of energy, too. :) I think you and I will be great together. I cannot wait to take you out and play ball and chase you around the park, but also be able to comfort you when you need it. Everyone tells me about this "special" bond between moms and sons and so I'm looking forward to being in on that "secret." 


As we wait and and have so many people ask us daily now when we think you'll come, we all remember that God's timing is appointed. We may be ready, we may be anxious, we may want it to happen NOW, but we know that since the beginning, God has been in control and this isn't any different. We know that when it's time, you'll be here. We know that He is behind the scenes putting all the pieces together for that moment.  We trust Him and it is our prayer and hope that you will learn to lean on HIm and trust Him, as well. 


We love you and cannot wait for you to become part of our family and make us complete! 


love, 
mom, dad, little crazy sister and big protective sister