In 4 months

It was brought to my attention that today exactly 4 months shy of our due date. So, I guess that means in 4 months we will either be holding our daughter, in the hospital in labor (odds are not that great that she will come on the due date), or will be anxiously awaiting her arrival.

Covered Bridge Festival

Randomly, on Saturday Carla called and we ended up going up to our house to go to covered bridge festival on Sunday. We went to the bridge at Mansfield and had a very nice, warm day.

Ciara was a very good girl for a day of "shopping" and stroller exploration. It was very nice to get so spend some time with my sister and to get to watch her as a mommy. It got me that much more excited about meeting my little girl in February.

We stopped at McDonald's for supper on our way home. I ended up sharing my ice cream with Ciara. Carla got some pictures of her reactions, which were comical. I'll see if I can share a picture.

Kick Daddy...

I have been experiencing my little girl move for several weeks now. I must compliment how much stronger she is getting. Lance has been wanting to feel her movement and so I have been coaching her to kick Daddy. Well last night she did just that. We were getting ready to go to sleep and he wrapped his arm around my belly and she kicked him. Lance pointed to a part of my belly and asked if she moved, I smiled and asked him if he felt it and sure enough....he did....then he tried to coax her into doing it again.

Corny Cornpicker

Daddy read his daugher her first book tonight. She learned about Cornelius "Corny" Cornpicker and Johnny Tractor. This is a classic children's book published by John Deere. This follows her combine ride in Grandpa Bob's combine last weekend after her mommy and Grandma Jo canned 49 quarts of applesauce (for babyfood) .

Thought for the Day

First I must say thank-you to Kristina (a friend from Purdue/California) for this daily thought....

"Whatever you give a woman, she's going to multiply.
If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby.
If you give her a house, she'll give you a home.
If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal.
If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart.
She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her.
So - if you give her any crap, you will receive a ton of s***."

...I think I have finally accomplished all the above!!!!