Talk about Productive!

Woah...we just had one of the most productive days we've had in a LONG time! In my last post I said that if I got my basement organized, I'd be happy. Well, I'm a happy camper :) Aaron and I finally both had a day off today (he works most weekends and the ones he doesn't we've usually planned things for!) and we worked from sunrise to sunset....no exaggeration since the sun comes up later than 6:00am and sets around 7:30pm these days :)

Anyways, the house is cleaned, the basement is completely organized, our whole life feels super organized right now, and we're both calm and happy for the time being :) *sigh* At 7:30 when we finally finished, Aaron said, "I feel like we're settled finally!" Yes, it's official that we live in our house now because it's organized :) And it feels SO great :)

So, next project...the crib skirt and anything else I have energy to do! Happy Saturday all!

Starry Eyed

Aaron and I are a little starry eyed these days....the nursery is almost done, the stroller/car seat is in the garage looking ready to go, prenatal classes are underway, and after next week I start my every other week appointments followed by weekly ones! You would think that I would start to be scared at this time but this is the most excited I've been during this whole pregnancy :) I just can't wait to meet our son :)

I won't get everything done but I'm okay with that :) Last night I made a list of main priorities and if I get a crib skirt sewn and my basement organized by the time he comes, I'll be happy :) All the rest can wait if I run out of energy!

And, since I last wrote, God has really given me a strength that is not of my own and a joy that I know is only coming from Him! Sure, I have extremely tiring days at work....but the end is near and I am enjoying this peace that is coming from Him amidst the exhaustion :)

Anywho....things like this are getting me excited these days:Adorable! I can't wait to have him wear this :) *sigh* Somehow even looking at this outfit makes the rib kicking and huge belly all the more worth it :) Happy Wednesday all :)

Dependence Upon God

Throughout my life, I've prided myself on my strong independence. The funny thing is....I'm not really that independent but just dependent on a few people in life: my parents, my brother, my husband...and that's about it :) BUT, I do like to be independent.....and one of the hardest things lately is knowing that I can't do everything on my own. I have to depend on other people....

This past weekend I had a meltdown as I still am working LONG hours at work covering for a coworker (which I found out today will be gone until I go on maternity leave!), not getting any sleep, and really feeling the crunch to do SO much on top of my long hours of working. As much as my independent spirit says, "Keep going! You can get everything done by YOURSELF", last night, instead of working on projects, I took out my Bible and just read and read. *whew* How refreshing....

And, in a strange way, I wouldn't want my last few weeks before Baby Willey to be any different than they are (although I am craving a rest time before he gets here!).....because through my long hours and emotional/physcial exhaustion, I am forced to rely on God's strength to get me through. I am forced to rely on other people to help me get things ready. I am forced to let go and let God take control. I am forced to be dependent.....

10/10/10

This is the coolest date ever....I'm way obsessed with the number 10!! It was my basketball number, my favorite year (I think I got rollerblades for my 10th bday?), 2010 is turning out to be a pretty great year, and I just really like the number 10!

So, how did I spend it? At my cousin Steve's wedding! :) It was a BLAST to see NWC people, my extended family AND Northwestern once again. Goodness I miss college sometimes! Sorry that I don't have any pics of Steve as groom but here's one from my wedding:

And, here's a few from the wedding today:

(Below) These two are getting married in two weeks! Yay for another married cousin :)

And, these two are getting married in December!!!! Now if I can JUST have Baby Willey a week or so early, I can go and be Steph's personal attendant :) :)

Congrats Steve and Kristy!!! :) And Happy 10/10/10 to you all :)

On a MUCH happier note....

I'm an Auntie!!!!!

Evelyn Abi made her apperance this morning!! I haven't seen pics yet but I know she's a doll!!! :) We're sad that we can't see her in the hospital but I got this basket done JUST in the nick of time to send with my in-laws....We love you already, Baby Evie!

Talk about procrastinating, but I finished these boots up on Wednesday night!! I like having a niece to spoil!!

*sigh* Yay...exciting times :) :) We can't wait to meet our niece!!! :)

Meanwhile, at the Willeys....we've been going on so many walks to soak up this weather! Our neighborhood is gorgeous this time of year with the huge oak and maple trees lining the streets! *sigh* Hope you have a wonderful weekend...make sure to take a walk and enjoy these beautiful trees...they'll be snow covered before we know it!!

Anxiety and Sleeplessness

Tonight is definitely not the night to be blogging....I'm tired (exhausted is probably more appropriate) physically and emotionally but I can't sleep and I thought it was about time I updated even with a bit of news on our life.

Instead of thinking of how many weeks along I am, lately I've been counting down....almost 10'ish weeks to go....wow! And the more I count down, the more I think about how much I have to do before then....I haven't started on my nursery (thankfully next week my parents are coming to help) and the bigger our son gets, the bigger I get, and I feel like I'm unable to do the things that have to be done. *sigh* I know it will work out but I'm just feeling anxious and very unprepared as I approach 30 weeks....

Work is super tiring to say the least....I'm working until the day I go into labor (or due date..whichever comes sooner) and tonight I started second guessing that decision....maybe the lifting, bending, etc. will send me into labor sooner? I've been working extra hours to cover for coworkers and it's starting to really wear on me...uggh...

Sorry this is a baby talk/work/not fun post....

So, as I was thinking about these things at 10:00 when I tried to go to bed, I was struck with one of mine and Aaron's life verses that we adopted when we were dating. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, present your requests to God." Phil. 4:5-7

What an incredible reminder as I am stressed and anxious about these next two months....things will work out and all I need to do is rely on God daily and not be anxious about tomorrow. He has given me strength to persevere through hard days at work so far and I know He will continue to do so even when I feel like I physically can't go on.

So, those are my thoughts for tonight....relying on God day by day and trying not to feel anxious about tomorrow and all of its unknowns :) Now if I could just go to sleep....