Nitty gritty.

I took Clemmie to feed the ducks today at the park. She was excited and surprised that every single duck in the lake came over to welcome us. Or just take our food. Either way, it was the same to her - she had them all to herself, throwing tiny pieces of bread into the water like an old pro. I hadn't taken her in a long time. Probably since she was one and half. So to her, it was like the first time. It was hot outside; Arizona is still in the 90's. So although fall has officially come, it felt more like a summer morning.

I tried to persuade Bobby to join us. I even threw in my typical line lately, "But this may be the last time we get to do this before the BABY comes!!" This, in this particular case, is being all alone with Clemmie - enjoying her - without anyone else around. I know it's important to spend one on one time with all the kids, but I think she's especially delicate right now because of her age and the amount of time she gets with me on a daily basis. She's so used to having me to herself - to having all of our attention at all times. I hope her excitement for the baby stays and if there's jealousy, that it's not too much. Hey, it happens. I'm not delusional.

Anyway, Bobby did surprise me by showing up to the park after I had already left. So Clemmie and I returned, he took some pictures of us (mostly her - because I was not in the mood for a maternity photo shoot) and then we parted ways. He went to work and I went home and sat on the couch for hours. I'd been having cramping all morning and decided it was what my body needed. Not practical - at all - there is so much to do, but necessary.

My dear neighbor was sweet enough to pick up the boys from school today, so that helped a lot. It was sweet seeing their faces today. They're excited for fall break which has officially started. I'm excited for not having to get up at 7am to make breakfast and lunches for a couple weeks. Although I had been slacking on that since my nights have been crazy. They don't seem to mind.

And now it's nearly 4pm and I still have so much to do.

Grocery shopping - mandatory since I have nothing to make for dinner tonight....

Gift shopping for a birthday party tomorrow.....

And chores.

My list is long since I haven't done much of anything this past week.

Floors, windows, bathrooms, dusting, laundry.

Ugh.

Doesn't sound like much, but with my limited energy, it's a ton. I figure I'll get the boys to help fold clothes, Ethan to dust, and Sebbie to vacuum. Whatever's left, I'll tackle. They can do it. Both are strong and capable. Besides, it's for poor pregnant mummy. Of course they'll do it.

With big smiles on their faces, too.

Ha!

PS. I'm dilated to 3 cm. Cramping daily - a few contractions here and there. But I have a feeling it's gonna be real soon...

And we still aren't set on a name.

I still haven't planned anything for Sebbie's birthday next weekend...

sigh.

sigh.

sigh.