Yay! A home!

We FINALLY got word that we'll actually have a place to live once we get back to China. This has been a year-long battle of broken promises and lots of waiting. We packed up our apartment since the school promised they would move our stuff, but we kept our expectations floor-level low. To our surprise, they actually moved it! We're expecting to have a 3 bedroom, brand-new apartment....WITH an elevator! Yippee! No more climbing 80 stairs multiple times a day! Although, that could affect my plan to lost the post-baby weight quickly...hmm... Maybe biking with both kids (baby strapped and Josiah in his seat on the back) will make up for it!

It'll be a whirlwind unpacking and such when we get back. Michael will be there the 2nd week of September, so he'll be able to start the unpacking process. I'm sure it'll only be bachelor-style though. :) The plan is still for my parents, the kids and I to go back late September/early October, after all the baby's travel docs come in. So in order for this timeline to happen, this baby needs to come SOON!

39 weeks. C'mon buddy. It's much more fun out here.

Ready, ready, ready!

You all know this point of pregnancy...near the end and just waiting for the arrival of the little one. I've been there for a week now. Officially have 2 weeks until "due date," but when is that ever accurate anyway?! I'm just REALLY hoping he comes early for several reasons. The whole pregnancy, I've felt he's going to arrive early..but that could be 1 day in his little mind. He would....

After he arrives, it's going to be a crazy whirlwind of events. We'll spend about 1 week in KC while I recover enough to make a 4 hour road trip. Then we'll head to Branson and scurry around getting last minute items, loads of paperwork for Baby, and packing to return to China. It's going to be nuts! But, thankfully, my family will be there to help AND my parents are coming back with us to help us get settled and see what we do there. Sooo thankful.

My closest friends threw me a baby sprinkle yesterday at the Melting Pot (fondue restaurant). Uhhh..YUM. It was so fun! I love those girls. They have been so genereous, giving, and loving this summer. I might miss them more this coming year. Thank heavens for Skype!

Ok, off to do some jumping jacks or something... ;)

Time Away

My parents and brother took over Josiah for a few days so Michael and I could get away. It was great! We went 1.5 hours south to Eureka Springs, AR. It was quiet and not loaded with tourists. Awesome! We stayed at a quaint bed and breakfast (LOVE those) that was peaceful and had delicious breakfast. Oh, yum. We really didn't do much but relax, eat, and choose baby #2's name. (yes, still a secret) I call that a successful trip!

I look huge, but I guess that's what happens at 36.5 weeks.

We're in Branson for a few more days, meeting friends and hanging with family. Then we'll head to KC to wait for baby to arrive. Any bets he'll arrive early? Late? On time? I've been feeling and hoping early the whole time--we'll see!