Ready and Waiting

At my doctor's appointment this past Thursday, nothing much had happened since last week.  I am now 75% efface, however, and I still feel like the baby may come earlier than expected.  We will just have to wait and see.  It is good to feel prepared for her arrival, though, whenever the Lord ordains it to be!  

One of my friends who lives in Florida requested to see some pictures of Claire's nursery.  These pictures are for you, Amber!

The dress hanging here was mine as a baby; we are planning for Claire to wear it home from the hospital.

The pictures above the bed are of ballet slippers and "tutus".  

I didn't think I would have a theme for the room at first, but it evolved to be a "ballet" one. 

I am grateful to my mom for the nice bench and storage baskets, and a special thanks to JoJo for "Claire Bear". . . who is waiting patiently for a little girl to cuddle with :)

 

The ballet shoes on the wall were my first pair of "pointe shoes". 

And a special "thank you" to my friend, Molly, who gave her creative decorating touch to the room.  I was so thankful for our time together!  Thank you for making Claire's room one that we will enjoy (even at 2 a.m. feedings! :)  

And regarding John David . . . 

He has been having a lot of fun lately, specifically with new "big brother presents" that friends and family have been giving him.  Friday evening, John David spent a good deal of time enjoying the sidewalk chalk that Mrs. Natalie included in a gift for him.  Thank you, Natalie, for loads of fun! 

Pretending to play the guitar that David drew for him

Not sure if you can see it well, but I love the concentration face with the tongue sticking out!

 

Saturday, prepared for the Alabama game . . . 

John David wanted to wear his sunglasses like his Daddy.  He knew he looked cool :)

John David is still enjoying talking about his little sister and her upcoming arrival.  I am praying that his enjoyment of her will continue once she gets here!  Like I've made mention of before, your prayers specifically regarding his transition are greatly coveted.

I love my little man . . . who's getting bigger every day!  The more I look at baby things, the more I realize John David is not so little anymore . . .