Remember how I told you a while ago that we had a friend coming to visit? Well, our sweet friend Agnes got here yesterday, and I’m so excited! The last time we hung out was obviously a while ago — you’ll be able to judge the amount of time that has passed based on how much the Bear has changed:
We made her a special sign and waited for her at the airport.
But grew a little impatient and considered asking someone else to hold the sign for us.
Then thought mayhaps it would be fun to throw the sign around…
And then we abandoned the sign in search of better adventures.
But Agnes still arrived anyway!
And there was much happiness.
And even an offer to help with carrying things…
The Bear is absolutely delighted to have a new friend around, and we are too! She’ll be here for a couple of months, helping during this transition from a family of three to four, and enjoying a bit of South Africa at the same time. {I’m hoping to get her to write a little bit for you around here as well…what do you think?}
I love watching arrivals at the airport, much more than departures. As we were walking into the airport yesterday, the Bear recognised where we were and began saying “Bye bye, Gpa” — G-pa being my Dad, who took us to the airport back in the Carolinas last month. It was a teary goodbye to say the least. Sad just remembering it!
But arrivals are easy and beautiful. There is hope and excitement for what’s ahead, and not much thought is put into departure — life is just arriving. And that is happy stuff.
Speaking of arrivals, even more life will be arriving around these parts soon! I had my nearly 38-week checkup this afternoon, and the doctor says I’m already 1 – 2 cm dialated and things could begin happening quite quickly! We’ve got our Agnes in place, and we just picked up a changing table some friends are letting us borrow, (thank you sweet friends!) so we’re getting the baby stuff in place.
When the wee one will decide to arrive is anybody’s guess at this point. We just need a couple more days to figure out the name!!
By the way, does this shirt make me look fat?
xCC
P.S. I’m also excited because I’m going to be writing at Signpost Ministries on a regular basis. A post that might be familiar to you from a while ago is featured there right now! Signposts is ministry devoted to serving families with children who have chronic health problems or disabilities — I hope to share more with you soon!
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EEEKK!!!!!!! Rufus is coming! Rufus is coming!!!!
You’re too funny! Somebody’s coming, but it ain’t Rufus! 😉
You look full of Kiwano. 🙂
Actually you look amazing! But I imagine that bump could get in the way of things…Can you balance a cup of tea on it?
I’ve been more often spotted balancing a mug of yoghurt and granola on it, anytime from 10 pm to 3 am. 🙂 I am constantly forgetting how far out it sticks and walking into people and things!
Yay for Agnes! Love the photos!
Thanks my dear! I was thinking of you when I posted another Bump photo! Huge hey? 🙂
I am soo excited for you! Thank goodness Agnes arrived in time.
You still look lovely nothing as beautiful as a pregnant woman,
you do have that glow!
Tell Mark to please keep us updated….
Lots of hugggggs
Thanks so much! I have asked Mark to keep you updated and am now wondering if I’ll have wifi at the hospital! What will I do without it? 🙂 Can’t wait to share the news!
Looks like your little one is ready to rear his head at any moment. Glad your lovely friend Agnes is there to help. Love to you!
Thanks, Natasha! Can’t wait to share the news!
How do you live with such a cute Bear!!! And what a cute bump you have… totally!!! You look fab and in this heat!!! I always go under cover in the last weeks,I haven’t mastered the art of looking fab while pregnant!!!
Thanks so much!! I am not feeling particularly fab-looking, but I’m encouraged! We went for a walk that morning before it got too hot — wouldn’t be out much after 11:00 am or so these days, unless we’re getting into our air-conditioned car. {Makes me look forward to going anywhere just to get in the car and turn on the AC!} I might be going undercover before too long… 🙂 And, ya know, it is sometimes hard to discipline the cute Bear, but we’re getting used to him! Hope you and your crew are staying cool!
Hooray that Agnes is here! I believe we need an Edinburgh get-together sometime soon! 🙂
For sure! Perhaps once this little one comes you guys can all come out this way for a braai and see Aggie and meet Baby Brother! 🙂