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Two more months to go!! I can't wait to finally meet this little one growing inside of me! She's moving around a lot more, and even though her living quarters are becoming quite cramped, I know she's enjoying her time in the womb. Daddy sings to her, and tells her to be nice to Mommy all the time. She mostly flutters around at night after dinner. Sometimes she shakes me so hard, I let out a big "Oh my!!" which prompts hubby and I to sit and watch my belly for more activity until we get bored. I swear, this child is just as stubborn as her mommy. She moves like crazy until we have our eyes set on her. Then she decides she's totally over it and goes to sleep or something. Still, every little kick or push reminds me of the precious gift I am carrying and I couldn't be happier for that.

But let's be honest, it's not like I could forget that I'm pregnant. Every time I need to get up from a lying position, or need to bend over to tie my shoes, I feel very, VERY pregnant. Little baby Patterson is nearly 4 pounds and 19 inches long! Can you believe it? I have a "What to Expect" app on my phone that gives me weekly updates on my baby as well as daily tips for mommy. My husband has the same app and never misses the chance to talk to me about ANY daily tip that involves sex talk of any kind. "Hey honey!! (he'll say with a big grin) ... did you read today's 'What to Expect' tip???" He really makes me laugh. ;)

Since I last wrote, I had the most lovely baby shower! It was such a nice time and everything looked so beautiful. My mother, sister-in-law and cousin worked so hard to make the day perfect, and it was! I wore a pretty floor length blue, teal, and white color-blocked dress, and my mother and I both sported teal flowers in our hair. Ya know, so people could identify us as the special ones ;). I can't believe how much nice stuff I got, too! I know that's what most people expect at a baby shower, but not me. I was mostly excited to see everyone, have some good food, and celebrate my pregnancy! Instead, I got to do all that AND bring home tons of booty for the baby! We got everything from a gigantic stroller and beautiful changing table, to adorable onesies, books, and bibs. My family and friends were so super generous to us and our baby, I still haven't fully comprehended how much stuff we have! And with gift cards and checks, we were able to do a little shopping of our own to finish off most of our registry! Seriously folks, if you came to my shower or sent us a gift, please know every single offering of your talents, money, and well wishes are overwhelmingly dear to my heart, and I am still basking in the Glory of our Lord who has provided it all. THANK YOU!

What's next? We are checking things off our list every day. Zach and I already put the car seat and bases in our cars. We built the highchair, bouncer, crib, and pack n' play, and organized every blanket, outfit, toy and teether. The baby's room is coming along nicely, too! We hung up decorations from the baby shower that my cousin made, as well as some beautiful letter pictures made by my dear friend, Sarah, that spell out B-A-B-Y (provided we hung them correctly, lol). We even bought another air conditioner yesterday! I've learned to never underestimate how HOTTT it can get in our third floor apartment, and this year with a new baby, I will try to be as prepared as possible!

The only items on my last minute list are more onesies for baby (so we don't have to do laundry 3 times a day), a few mattress pads and sheets for our crib and pack n' play, storage bins for the nursery, and lots and LOTS of diapers. Not bad for 2 whole months left to go! Still, I'm grateful for the short list since finding the energy to shop around all day is getting slightly more difficult! Not to complain or anything ;). If there has been one constant throughout this entire pregnancy, it has been the patience, love, support and understanding of my incredible husband. Not only does he physically pick me up when I'm down, but figuratively, too!! He's my partner in crime throughout this entire endeavor and I couldn't be happier for my choice in a mate! Seriously ladies, if you're considering getting married, make sure you think about those vows!! Ask yourself if you KNOW your man will have and hold you for better or WORSE! I consider pregnancy one of the earliest times a marriage could truly be tested. If you have a husband like mine, I'm sure you can agree how blessed you are! Thank the Lord for these great men!!

And on that mushy note, I shall leave you. Thanks for reading, and leave some love. Also, for those of you who had girls, were you afraid to rip off all the tags and wash all your girly baby clothes for fear your baby could potentially pop out a boy?? Let me know. ;)

xoxo Liz