Ready

We're down to single digited days. It's baby time soon. 

I get overwhelmed at the idea of transitioning to three kids. I was never worried about two, but three just seems like a big jump to me. This little guy has been very physically demanding for nine months already, so it'll only change in the kinds of demands, not magnitude, right?

I've stocked up on every possible thing to have for several weeks out. I've deep cleaned places in my house I've never thought to scrub before. Baby things are all pulled out and washed and ready until this kid is pretty much a half year old. 

(That's my hospital bag hanging on the side ready to go).

And I made a new car seat cover. It's nice to make your own stuff to keep busy. 

I've already been having small contractions every day for almost a couple weeks (average on an hourly basis) although they never pick up or just switch out with strong Braxton Hicks that come steadily all day long. 

The little guy is measuring to be right on track with his brothers in size (they were both six and a half pounds). But we'll see. I love em tiny. 

We're super excited to meet this sweet fellow. 

Lucky

I seriously have the best little helpers. I say the words, "Can you help me?" and they come RUNNING.

They'll make good husbands one day. 

Park

We were adventurous and went out to a new place. Shocking, I know. 

The other day I decided we needed out. We are home bodies/hobos lately. So we got in the car and just went for a drive. 

We found ourselves in a teeny mining town on the west side. Our home ward used to do their summer BBQ's here, so we got out and played. 

It definitely makes the kids' day to try a new playground. Especially a big one. 

24th of July

Back on the 24th, our ward did a breakfast and bike parade. 

The breakfast started at 8:30, which the boys gladly attended without their morning sick (zombie) momma. 

I didn't want to miss my little sport (Gabe) in his first chance to ride his bike with friends though. 

Here he is at the starting line. In the orange. 

They started and his little cautious body fell toward the back quickly. So Garrison caught up to run along side. 

It took him a while, but he did it! 

You can see Garrison in the light blue in the middle of the picture. The finish line! 

Apparently there was a moment of discouragement in the middle, but he was glad he finished.