Ready, set, wait.......It's crazy to think how close we are to being "Mommy & Daddy!" It's hard for me to wrap my mind around everything that has developed over this past week. The fact that we could be parents any day now, is CRAZY!
Yesterday we had our carpets cleaned, packed our hospital bag, and made sure everything is ready for when the big day comes. We also had some maternity photos taken. We had them scheduled for next week, but where the baby could be here any day we thought it would be a good idea to get them done asap.
This morning A & I watched Looked Who's Talking Too. It was so funny to hear what the baby and toddler say and think, because we're about to have a little one. We plan on going out for breakfast and then finishing some things on our list, which includes relaxing to the fullest. I'm trying to do things where I sit, so hopefully I don't have to go on bed rest.
Tomorrow is 35/35; 35 wks down and 35 days to go. It's been a rough week on me physically. The pressure continues to get a little stronger each day and walking is interesting at times. A has been wonderful through all of this and always helping me out doing everything (even getting up)! We go back to the dr's Tuesday; I'm anxious to see what has happened over this past week. Hopefully nothing has happened or at least not too much, so we can make it another week at least.
I don't remember where I found this, but thought it was funny.
PARENT Job Description
This is hysterical. If it had been presented this way,
I don't believe any of us would have done it!!!!
POSITION :
Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma
Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities! Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
The rest of your life.
Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5.
Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly.
Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf.
Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers.
Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects.
Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks.
Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next.
Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices.
Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.
Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product..
Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.
POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :
None.
Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :
None required unfortunately.
On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis..
WAGES AND COMPENSATION :
Get this! You pay them!
Offering frequent raises and bonuses.
A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them become financially independent.
When you die, you give them whatever is left.
The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.
BENEFITS :
While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love, and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.
In the end.........I know being called 'Mommy' will be worth it all. Oh, it's getting so close!!!
Oh ya, we officially decided on a boy's name yesterday! We even bought a boy and girl sippy cups that had their names on it.
"…See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm…" ~ James 5:7-8
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