2 weeks to go...

The countdown has begun I guess, even though we have no idea what the actual date will be. Technically today I have two weeks and one day left, but this baby clearly has a mind of her own and she's going to do things the way she wants.

Last week, I found out that she is already 7 pounds and is breech. Evan and I have tried and tried to get her to turn over. I'm sure anyone who saw us would laugh at the ridiculous things we've done. We started with ice on the top of my belly and a heating pad on my pelvis. We later added a change in elevation by having me lie down on an ironing board with one side propped up. Wait, there's more. Additionally, Evan shined a flashlight at the bottom of my belly and played music. He has also started singing and talking to Emma....and shushing me whenever I speak. There is no telling how wacky this kid is going to turn out with parents like us!

It's probable that none of these things will work. She doesn't want to turn because she's (1) not ready, (2) doesn't have room, (3) my body just isn't made for a vaginal birth. But, we keep trying and hoping that I can have the labor I want - a natural one. I feel like I've been reading and preparing myself physically, emotionally, and mentally for labor, but now it might be all taken out of my control. Well, the little control I had to begin with anyway.

So, now we're just sitting and waiting. Every little pain I have makes me wonder if it's coming. One thing we do know, though, is that she is coming. And, she's coming very soon!

Another school year is over...

Yesterday, we had a staff luncheon and had to come up with exciting and wonderful things that had happened this year. And, although I know there were many great things that happened, I just couldn't seem to pull them out of my brain at the time. So, here is my redo (with some non-Primary additions).....

1. Best Color Guard season ever...

Although I have loved every group I've ever worked with, these girls and this season has been my absolute favorite! For the first time, I finished a season not dreading next year, but looking forward to the possibilities of the future. I had m

ore responsibility this with this group than I've ever had in the past, but I felt the least stressed. The improvement of the group was definitely recognized in the community and I received compliments from so many people. Definitely one of my top accomplishments of the year!

2. I passed both my test (special ed and generalist) and I'm on my way to getting my Texas Teaching License!

This year, I had the opportunity to spend a great deal of time with a wonderful kid. He is autistic and absolutely fascinating to be around. In the short amount of time I spent as a special ed aide last year, I knew that special education was an interest I wanted to pursue. After this year, though, I have realized just how interesting the area of special education is. I have learned just as much from my kids as I hope they have learned from me. Each of them is a puzzle and so challenging at times, but also such wonderful little humans to be around.

3. Barbers Hill has a winter guard....

Not only did we have an awesome Fall season, these girls actually wanted to keep spinning this winter. They continued to amaze me and even came home with a trophy. It was a challenge to do everything while I was pregnant, but these girls really stepped up and made the first year of winter guard a huge success!