The Final Countdown.

Whew...this is my third and final attempt at writing this blog. My loving son is addicted to anything with buttons or a computer screen so trying to write at home is well pretty much worthless. Plus the fact that I can never finish a full thought without him tugging on my leg, attempting to climb something or just down right throwing a tantrum. Ahhh toddlers, gotta love 'em. I thought the first year was challenging. If I only knew then what I know now!

Recently, my Facebook pictures have consisted of a wide array of Karson boo-boos. We have hit that age where he looks like he could be the leader of baby fight club. 4th of July he decided to take a tumble down concrete stairs at our friends house. He landed directly on the side of his face, his father attempted to catch him. He helped ease the blow. It all happened so fast I didn't even know what happened. I was kinda out of it from working the night prior. We were all sitting, chilling on the water, enjoying the freakishly awesome breeze. I got out of my comfortable lounge chair to get a diaper. Karson went to go after me, the next thing I turn around and Kurt has Karson by his hand like a rag doll. After some tears, Karson peeked up out of his father's shoulder and his face was all bloody by his eye. I definitely did not think it was that bad. I felt so bad and honestly did not even know where to start to remedy the boo-boo. Our wonderful friend was on it, she supplied a rag with water and peroxide, Neosporin and an ice pack. Karson would not go near her after that, he knew she was a doctor, even without the lab coat! He shook it off, ate some Popsicle and fruit snacks and before we left he was on those damn steps again!!! That morning he woke up for a diaper change at about 3 am, his eye was completely swollen shut and bruised beyond belief. I fumbled for the flashlight to get a good peek. Boy was it a mess. Within a week he was completely healed. Of course we had our family maternity photo shoot two days after this incident. Thank God the photographer was on top of editing! In the end we have a great story and once again we survived. On top of that a couple nights later Karson was doing a hula dance in the kitchen, lost his footing and went face down hitting the floor. That night he tore his frenulum and bleed ridiculously. This kid!

We are in the home stretch to welcome our little hippie chick. We survived our hectic, crazy, ridiculous summer. This past week in itself was enough to make someone go mad, of course the heat wave as been lovely timing. Kurt and I celebrated our birthdays. Wednesday, I woke up to homemade french toast, balloons and presents, followed by a wonderful mid morning nap, a fast last day of class, an awesome dinner and in bed by 10. Perfect! Thursday, my fourth and final exams, plus a staff meeting and evaluation before maternity leave starts. Friday, I literally stayed in my pj's all day in the air conditioning, my car did not even leave the driveway! Karson and I both needed a day like that. Today, I woke up to find out that I got an A in my last science pre-requisite course. Huge sigh of relief. We all worked so hard and sacrificed these last 8 weeks. I could not have done it without my support system! We were all spent. Next step, here I come P.A. school applications!!! Thankfully, that won't be for another couple of semesters. Whew.

I was pleasantly surprised by a baby shower today. I can't believe my Mom and Kurt were able to keep it quiet. I had some suspicions early on, but I just figured there's no way, we are literally running out of time! I told my mom I did not want one, I just know how stressful party planning can be and to be honest we already had so much going on. They slid it in, with only a week and a half to spare. I really enjoyed myself, and was happy with everyone who could make it. We were spoiled rotten yet again. My family and I are so blessed to have such special and genuine people in our lives! I must admit the shower did put a little fire in my step, my excitement level is at its all time high. I adored all the girlie clothes, tutus and hair stuff. This is going to be fun!!! I have some nesting to do, which will help pass the time until August 1st arrives. I also want to spend every minute possible with my bubby. I can't believe I will be a mother of two. This time around my nerves and anxiety has been minimal. I have thoroughly enjoyed this pregnancy. Its going to be so different now that I how to be a Mom to a newborn. I really think Kurt and I both are excited this time around because we know what to expect, well we are a little less clueless. We are also looking forward to having Karson meet his baby sister. This is going to be interesting!

I am still hoping that she comes a little early so we can attempt a natural childbirth. I know my mother and Kurt worry themselves sick about it. They have some serious post traumatic stress from Karson's birth. C-sections are serious though, the recuperation blows, I can't imagine having to chase a toddler while in that kind of pain. I am also a little selfish in the fact that I really want to experience the natural way. Really the only thing that matters is that we have a healthy little girl. If that means another c-section, que sera sera. Let's keep our fingers crossed though!