A few posts ago, I asked that you continue to keep us in your prayers as we still had a very stressful situation on our hands. I'm happy to report that God answered that prayer in a big way. So now that burden is now longer on our shoulders, the house is clean, hospital bags are packed, car seat has been installed, baby's bed is ready, baby's clothes are clean, both new staffers have started at the paper, LOST is over... we're officially ready for the baby! Now... we wait.

I read recently that its a good idea to have an early labor project planned to serve as a distraction for those early contractions instead of just sitting around waiting and focusing on the contractions. I decided my early labor project will be baking cookies for the maternity nurses. I want those nurses to be my friend... what better way to ensure that than with a plate of fresh baked cookies. You may think that is silly, but really... those women work hard and deserve a treat. And while women are probably most appreciative if their nurses after the baby is already born... what brand spankin' new mom has the time or energy to bake cookies and take them back to the hospital. This way... I will do my thanking in advance. Now of course I may not actually end up with the time or energy to do that during early labor... but I will try.

That's about all I have to report for now. I hope everyone has a great week!