This is a weird feeling because with my other two children, I didn't know when I was going to go into labor so there wasn't the nostalgic feeling of after tomorrow, life won't be the same; I'm feeling that right now.
If I don't go into labor tonight they are going to induce me at 7:30am, I'll be 9 days overdue... ugh!
Tonight was a special night.
The boys and I ate dinner together and then we made cookies and iced them :). I wanted to do something fun with them before tomorrow and mommy is otherwise occupied with a wee one for a while. Not that we'll stop doing fun things but I'm gonna be busy adjusting for a little bit.
They have been giving me hugs and snuggles all day and it has been wonderful. They are so excited for baby Schafer to come out and meet them! Connor understands exactly what's about to happen but Vale only kinda gets it. He keeps asking if baby Schafer is going to come out so he can play with him. :)
Connor prayed tonight for our dinner and when he was done and we started to eat he suddenly exclaimed, "I forgot to pray for baby Schafer!" I told him he could pray again if he wanted and what followed was one of the most precious things that I've experienced as a mom. I just listened as he prayed for 5 minutes with tears running down my face... What a sweet boy with a tender heart, so concerned for the baby and for mommy; as I have the baby and he grows. He prayed that baby Schafer would be born safe and healthy and not cry too much when he born. He prayed that mommy would be safe and not scream too much cause it hurts when the baby is coming out. He prayed that vale would be gentle with baby Schafer and that he wouldn't hit, punch or step on him. He prayed that God would keep Connor from playing rough around the baby and that he would teach him all the things he needs to know like how to climb the stairs, swing on ropes and be tough so Schafer can play with he and Vale. It was so genuine and from the heart, he is such a good boy. These things were NOT prodded at all by me and I have no idea how he knows that it will hurt me when the baby comes out. It was such a good example to me of coming to the Lord with faith like a child, of just telling him the things that are on your mind or concern you, not with flowery language but from the heart with simplistic faith that He will hear you.
I read them about 6 books tonight before they went to bed, knowing that those times are precious and in the busyness to come might not be as frequent as they are now.
I'm telling you, I don't deserve such good boys! God has blessed me far more than I deserve and I am so very grateful for it!
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