Three Days, A Little Helper, and Cherished Moments

I am now officially three days out from my due date, and needless to say I'm a little anxious to get things going. I had Jaxton 1 day before his due date, but this is my second and they'll only be 18 months apart so all logic says I should have this little bundle before Monday, which would be equivalent to when I had Jax. However, things aren't always logical. I'm doing really well physically considering, though my feet get tired quick. I'm having this baby at home with a midwife and couldn't be more excited. I had Jax at the hospital with an OB and well... the experience was not fabulous. Each morning now I pray to go into labor that day, but each night I pray for labor to wait until morning. My poor mom and stepdad constantly await a call from me telling them it's time to get into the car and come up here. Hopefully I can make that call soon.

In the past month or so, Jaxton has become my little helper. He helps put shoes away in the shoe rack. He "helps" unload and close up the dish washer. He helps clean up his toys. He helps get himself dressed. He helps me assemble IKEA furniture.  He helps me get a walk every day. He helps me smile throughout the day. Mainly he helps me stay sane and keeps my mind off of labor and awaiting the arrival of his little sister.

The past month awaiting Lilian I've made sure to cherish special moments with Jaxton. This is the last month it's just going to be us two during the day. He's going to be a big brother. I'm going to be the mom of childREN. We're both growing up. It's crazy exciting but it also makes you slow down a bit. I've been trying to pay extra attention to our bonding moments and his developments. Not saying I won't do that later too but it will never be easier than now. Slowing down and appreciating those moments really make me appreciate my life and that fact that I'm so involved in this amazing little boy's life. I'm so blessed to be given the opportunity to be his mother, and so grateful to bear the responsibility of bringing his little sister into the world.