cozy

it seems we've all needed extra snuggles, extra snoozes and more downtime than normal. my littles have timed their growth-spurts perfectly with that of my own (my belly, that is). extra-early bedtimes for everyone, naps for everyone and not a lot of get-up-and-going outside of our own backyard. although the weather has been welcoming, we've just all been content to stay put whenever possible. the baby on the way has appreciated the less chaotic schedule, he seems quite content these days - continuing to wiggle and twist as my body continues to warm-up for the big event in the coming weeks. my mind is turning now to getting everything ready. the car seat, the birth center bag, the phone numbers sent to daddy (just in case he happens upon a phone in the middle of nowhere), and lots of talk of baby with the littles. tonight pete asked me if he could come to the birth center with me, an idea that's been glowing in the back of my mind but kept there due to lots of logstics. i made him no promises, but wouldn't i love it if they could come on by for a new-baby kiss soon after his arrival? i suppose that all depends on the time of day that he chooses...and if his awesome grandmother who will be on childcare detail is up for it. :) only time will tell the way this birth story will unfold - there are so many unknowns, and it seems for the first time in my life, i am prepared to handle this. motherhood teaches us some magical lessons.