Awaiting the arrival...

Today marks 40 weeks and 2 days of this pregnancy, making me more anxious than ever to meet our new little addition. We went to the doctor the morning, which showed everything to be progressing in a healthy manner, but no labor yet. I am so eager and my mind is stuck on when and how this baby will come. I am trying to relax, but I just don't feel like doing anything! I so desperately wanted to labor during the day so that I wasn't as tired as last time. I guess only the Lord knows, and He will give me strength for whatever comes. This weekend has been a lot of trying to fill my time and distract my attention, so yesterday we gave Micah his first haircut! Though he screamed from frustration of having to sit still for more than a second, Daddy was eventually able to distract him with some chocolate chips. When I got to the bottom where his curls were, I simply could not allow myself to cut them off so grandma took the scissors and went to work. In the end, I think he looks so handsome and grown up. At the doctor this morning, Micah was walking around carrying chairs back and forth and playing very happily, which seemed very normal to me. (Actually, I thought he was quite calm and very content with such simple entertainment.) After watching him for a few minutes, someone in the waiting room smiled and stated, "Wow, he is quite hyper today, isn't he?" I just laughed and replied, "Oh no, this is actually very calm and relaxed for Micah." I was again reminded of how much energy is bundled up into our son and was filled with thankfulness for such a blessing! His personality and passion for everything in life is so intense! I wonder whether his little sibling will follow in those eager footsteps or if he/she will be more laid back like their daddy? Either way, we can't wait to me that precious little one!