35 & 1

The countdown to delivery I have on my phone says that we are four weeks and 6 days away from being parents. This week im just plain excited. I wish that Kennedy Kate could be here to partake in all of the Christmas festivities but I know that her first Christmas next year (as an 11 month old) will be so very fun! I'll have an extra Christmas cookie for her to enjoy this year.

This is the second Christmas in a row that I haven't felt a longing for a sense of home. Those of you who come from a divorced parents background will understand what I am talking about. Kyle and I now have established traditions which include: buying Christmas tree ornaments from Cracker Barrel at a VERY discounted price the day after Christmas, sending out Christmas cards, hanging the Christmas cards we receive from others around the fireplace, a trip to Santa's Ranch, and pancakes at Ihop on Christmas Eve :) We can't wait to see how these traditions change now that we will be starting our new little family. I wonder how much things will really change once Kennedy Kate is here?

Today some friends of ours, Darrell and Crystal Gelber, will be celebrating the arrival of their second child and first little girl! We can't wait to meet you Lexie!! Please pray for Crystal's labor and delivery.

I will skip the "what's up with your baby" info that I typically give from BabyCenter.com and tell you that this week Kennedy is just putting on weight (and so is mommy).

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 35 &1 Weeks

Size of baby: a LARGE Cantelope

Total Weight Gain/Loss: 40 pounds

Maternity Clothes: 90% maternity

Gender: It's a girl!!! Kennedy Kate

Movement: Head down and moving a lot

Sleep: I'm sleeping pretty good!

What I miss: sleeping on my stomach, running, fitting in regular jeand

Cravings: Mexican and Milk

Symptoms: Mostly tiredness, a few Braxton Hicks

Best Moment this week: We have everything we need (as of now) except for my breast bump. Those things are pricey :)