ready, set, go-- first day of school!

isabelle started her first day of school yesterday. it is her 2nd pre-k year at fairview christian. she was sad to learn that her teacher from last year would not be teaching her again this year... so at first she was a little reticent of joining the new class and the new teacher, but once her teacher shared with her that they had new princess gowns she was sold. it also helped that she had a handful of friends from last year joining her again this year. she was super excited about seeing her friend lily and her beloved luke.

i can't really believe that she is four and half years old! she has already big plans for when she turns five which include: driving and going to the bathroom without an adult. she's an ambitious girl! i'm looking forward to watching her grow and learn many more things this year and i am delighted to see the curiosity and wonder in her eyes when she explores and conquers a new feat!

restricted mobilization...

now that i'm in my 36th week of pregnancy 'getting comfortable' takes on a whole new meaning. my new best friends happen to be pictured above. yes, i have an intimate relationship with both tums and maalox and you can find me all throughout the day either popping tums or swigging maalox to remedy the god-awful heartburn and acid reflux i experience all day, everyday. i've taken to sleeping on the couch in an upright position to try to fight off the gross feeling. in addition, breathing has become more labored, as all of my organs have gotten squished inside the more this baby girl gets bigger. oh and the contractions have started and are sometimes more intense then other times. these are just a few of the inconveniences of pregnancy at this point. although, it is getting harder and harder to get around and find comfort i am still filled with great hope and anticipation at meeting our new little girl.

we've picked out a lovely name for her and i will not disclose that information on my public blog until she is born, but it is so fun to have something picked out and to be able to refer to her by name. i imagine in my mind what she must look like. i wonder how her and her big sister will bond. i can't wait to see her with her dad. so much to look forward to... very, very soon she will be here.