Friday, July 1, 2011

These Last Few Days

9 days until our EDD!... Today I have been thinking about the significance of these last few days in my pregnancy. Mine and Shane's lives are about to change forever; we are about to become parents. We will never again just be 'the two of us'. I really want to take a step back, take a deep breath and appreciate these moments. We are both completely over-the-moon-excited about Peanut's arrival, and we absolutely can't wait to meet him. But we also realise how different everything will be, and how much our lives are about to change.




Last night I babysat our gorgeous nephew Jamie for 4 hours. He was an absolute darling and I loved every bit of it. He only gave a tiny whimper now and then, and I managed to work out what he wanted before it turned into a cry. So I felt quite proud of myself and it was great practise :-) The experience gave me a little taste of things to come- feeding, holding, getting to sleep, changing nappies, changing wet clothing, feeding, getting to sleep, etc etc. It amazed me how much we did in those short 4 hours. I had planned to cook dinner while he was here but it didn't get done. (It didn't matter as Kerry and Sunny came back with delicious Japanese food for me to say thanks :-)).

And I realise this is what it will be like with Peanut, only for 24 hrs/ 7 days a week. It's amazing how much my life is about to change, and even though I've tried to prepare myself for what's to come, even though I have talked with parents and read alot of books on parenting; I know that nothing can really truly prepare us for the job of parenting.I will just have to dive on in and get the job done- just as all of you who are parents out there, have done. And while I know that we may not love every minute, I do know that we are absolutely going to love our new roles as parents.

This weekend Shane and I are going to spend some quality time together. I'm not going to do housework, I'm not going to organise any cupboards and I may not even get any washing done. I'm going to make sure we relax together, watch a movie together, go for a walk, cook and eat a lovely meal together. We will sit and listen to our favourite music together, chat and laugh like we do. And we will appreciate these beautiful moments, and not take them for granted, as this may be one of our last weekends where we can do what we want, when we want, together as just us two.

Sound like a good idea?
Xxo


18 comments:

  1. Enjoy a lovely weekend together.
    Deb

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  2. Sounds excellent Sandy! Enjoy you both! it's a blessing in disguise the GC marathon isn't it ; )
    Love u lots xxx

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  3. Sounds like an absolutely FABULOUS idea!

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  4. Sounds like a fabulous idea!
    You WILL have time to do all those things even when the little one is here BUT only ever with half a mind. Your mind will always wander over to the sleeping bundle in the cot.
    So, yes, best move ever to enjoy your husband this weekend.
    Karen (Scotland)

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  5. Lovely idea! Enjoy it. See you on Monday.

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  6. Sounds like an excellent idea! Enjoy each other.

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  7. Thank you everybody! I hope you all have a lovely weekend!
    Xxo

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  8. That's such a lovely post and will mean so much more to you down the track. Make sure you get some nanna naps in there and maybe brunch out somewhere on Sunday morning. You are so prepared but in the height of it all things just have a way of taking over, don't be afraid just be ready to go with the flow....so very excited for you....I hope you guys have taken some nude belly shots etc before the big day...fantastic memory to have down the track :) Chrissy

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  9. Thanks Chrissy :) yes we have done monthly belly shots, its funny how I thought I was SO big at 4 months if only I knew what I would look like now LOL :)

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  10. You'll be amazed at how much more room there is to grow in there and no stretch marks....well done :) Chrissy

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  11. You go girl. Hope you are relaxing right now! I remember my last night of pregnancy like it was yesterday...ten years have gone by and I wouldn't swap it for the world but it was so special being excited with the one you have created this new life with.

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  12. Quality time sounds great but I would recommend you do your washing and relish what it feels like to do it at your own pace and pre the baby things wash loads :)

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  13. Lol VERY good point Tammy :) I've got most of the cleaning and washing done today so as not to interrupt mine and Shane's time together (our "weekend" is Sunday and Monday, his days off work). I remember my friend telling me how much she just wanted to be able to finish a load of washing, when she had her newborn. And wash her hair. I went over once and minded the baby so she could wash her hair. I couldn't understand at the time but I will soon really understand :-)
    I hope you are feeling well and having a good weekend :-)
    Xoxx

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  14. LOL I forgot about washing the hair. Do you know what I do these days? 10-minute hair dye as opposed to the 20-minute Garnier one I used to use. My friend (also a mom of twins) told me about it and said, "these people clearly know that when you've got twins you have no time for faffing" :)

    Love your pics, love how prepared you are and like someone said above, try and also be prepared to be flexible.

    It is worse for us organised folk when these little bundles TOTALLY disrupt our plans :)

    As I sit and drink a cup of tea, half the laundry is folded and the other is still in the machine. oh well! Kids are clean and in bed so life is good.

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  15. Love that last photo of the two of you...so sweet!
    You are so wise to recognised even before Peanut is here that the life you have right now will change forever once he arrives and that you want to savour these special last days now. I think you are wise beyond your years Sarndra!
    Brett and I always look forward to a special take out 'last supper' before our little one arrives.
    Hope you have had the BEST weekend with just the two of you :)
    Much love,
    Lus x

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