Owen's Arrival - Part 1

So, I thought it was about time for me to fill you in on Owen's arrival. Here is what I looked like on Tuesday, December 29, 2009.

I had a doctor's appointment that day and I was anxious to find out if I had made any progress. On the way there I asked God for peace and for strength to trust him no matter what the doctor said. Dr. Apgar confirmed what I already suspected: no progress at all. Wow. At that point I began to accept the fact that it could be 2 weeks before we met our little guy. By God's grace, I did have peace about it. I still had faith that God could bring Owen in December and continued to ask that he would, but I was at peace with the waiting.

Kevin and I began to make New Year's Eve plans and to consider what to do with the rest of his break. Wednesday was a great day. We all slept in until 8:30! That is WAY late for Kevin and I and a little late for the kids. We made a feast for breakfast including farm fresh eggs and bacon, gravy and homemade biscuits. It was amazing! Kevin is a great cook - especially when it comes to breakfast! By the time we finished cooking, eating, and cleaning up, it was noon! We put the kids down for nap/quiet play time. Kevin and I enjoyed the quiet time and just being together. I eventually took a nap while he got in some reading. That evening we just enjoyed being together. I loved watching Kevin play with the kids. He ran around the house with them which was rewarded with screams of delight from our kids. Kevin left just before bedtime to enjoy a guy's night out with old college buddies. The kids and I snuggled up on the couch and read several books, including their bible. It was such a sweet time! After that, I tucked my little one's into bed and said goodnight. Little did we know that it was the last day we would be a family of 4!!

I camped out on the couch with a book while Kevin was gone. He had forbidden me from cleaning up the kitchen, so I was enjoying the extended time to read and rest. Kev got home around 10:30 and we continued to read. Now, here is where things begin to get interesting.

But I think I'll start a new post so this one isn't too long. I suppose you'll just have to keep reading to find out what happens!