Since I’m nearing the 38th week of my pregnancy, preparing our hearts and home for our newest little one has been weighing heavily on my mind.

I almost feel “ready,” if that is even possible. While this is our ninth child, I still look forward to each birth with a bit of trepidation since I know what is ahead of me. Plus, I will be delivering at a new hospital for the first time. As many of you know, labor is not easy, but is so worth it.

On preparing my heart…

My heart is both excited and ready to meet our newest little one. I feel more prepared in some ways than when I was a young mother, but at the same time, I know what a big responsibility it is to be a parent at any age or stage.

On preparing our home…

This week, I’m entering the season of rest I’ve been looking forward to. Most of the “must do” things have been done, and it has been simply lovely to relax. I am having problems with sciatica, and am most comfortable lying down. My family has been very supportive and helpful when I’ve needed to rest.

Over the past week I have gotten a good bit accomplished. I’ve cleaned up our room and brought in an old cabinet to store baby’s things. I’ve washed all of the necessary items and prepped cloth diapers. My husband built a small clothesline for me and I am in love.

Our new clothesline.

Today, I decided to tackle changing our three youngest girl’s wardrobes from summer to fall. It was quite a chore, but I made it through by enjoying the girls excitement as I pulled out the forgotten items.

Tomorrow I am heading to the grocery store, and I might pick up a few organizational items while there. Nesting is happening full force in our home!

Oh, and my husband installed our car seat in his truck two days ago. This makes everything seem more real, doesn’t it? I’m just so excited to meet our newest little guy!

And now, we settle in and wait. I’m so thankful for our cozy little home and for my family.