That's right. Baby due date is just over 2 weeks away, and Amanda's doctor says he never lets a mommy go more than 2 weeks past her due date. That means that in the next 2-4 weeks, there will be major changes in this household.
Sometimes I think I'm too old for this. But the truth is, I'm selfish. I like our patterns and habits, and I recognize that most of them will change. I'll still go to work and come home, but most of life before and after that will be different.
I know little Derek will bring great barrels of joy, but I also know that he will bring a grumpy Amanda for lack of sleep, and less "me" time, and simply all around another person in the house to be concerned about. And other than the grumpy-lack-of-sleep thing, it's all good.
Starting a New Blog
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I have decided to have a fresh start with a new blog. A Year of Adventure will
document how we experience life with kids who have special needs. I'm super
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3 comments:
I hope the joy comes in greater quantities than the frustrations. We love you! ♥
Just keep telling yourself (and Amanda) that the hard things will pass...but so will the new awesome things to experience, so try to enjoy each stage (even as you're sleep-deprived and desperate for a nap!) :-) -Jessie :-)
Just remember you are Grandma this time around. :)
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