True March Madness

Not even referring to basketball, although that is what guys would think of if they actually read this blog.  ONLY 33 days (or less) and our baby boy will be here!!!  To say we are excited would definitely be a  massive understatement!  We are telling Jaylene all the time how fast it has gone by - hopefully these last few weeks won't be too tough for her.  She continues to feel great.  Last check, the baby is probably about 18 inches long and wieghs 4.7 pounds.  Sound right?  Anyway, Jaylene says he moves like a champ and she doesn't have any idea how he is fitting in there!  She's starting birthing classes next week so if any of you sister-in-laws have some great tips, bring them on!

 

I am pretty sure we won't have everything as ready as we'd like but I think we will have the important stuff taken care of.  I guess the advantage to entering motherhood a little older is that I have some perspective on what is important.  As far as the pictures here, yes I  have a major case of Spring fever.  These are the tulip and daffodils that just poked out of the ground.  Early last summer I bought some tulip bulbs from the Thanksgiving Point sale they do after they pull all the bulbs used in their tulip festival.  I planted them soon after buying them (yes you can do it then instead of Fall) so I have been anxious to see them come up.  We have had a few days nice enough to do some yardwork and I always jump at the chance.  Our 3 year old loves to be outside too so it works well.  He was very happy yesterday when I used his dump truck for weeds.  He is slowly starting to acknowledge that a baby will be joining us, at least he knows where the babe will sleep.
       

 As far as March madness, I was referring to our ridiculous schedules this month.  One event I'm looking forward to is the baby shower that some sweet neighbors and my mom are planning.  Last week I was visiting area high schools that participate in UVU's concurrent enrollment program.  So far I've been to five and have one more to schedule.  Then we have to keep our foster care license current (expires in April) by completing in-service training hours (12) including an adoption class the state requires.  Not to mention Elder's Quorum, Young Women activities including regional basketball playoffs.  Then a portrait of 8 people which is only in the line drawing stage.  Oh yeah, then the matter of finishing our basement (which, gratefully we aren't doing much of ourselves).  And last but not least, the foster-to-adopt court dates we're facing at the end of the month.  But, it is ALL good, not complaining here, we wouldn't want it any other way and in fact have never felt so blessed.