Thoughts of an Overdue Mother

So have I told you how much I want this baby to come by herself? I REALLY, really want her to pick her own day so I don't have to be induced. I know Heavenly Father knows this, so I've decided that these last few days before she makes her appearance must just be a gift - more sleep, time to do projects, time to play with Beau one on one, time to "get in shape" walking up and down these hills that I live in now. Here is a little of what we have been up to this week:
On Wednesday I found a picture online that I wanted for my bathroom. It was $167. I went to Hobby Lobby, bought a 24"x30"canvas for $13 and painted my own picture. It was really fun to paint - relaxing and fun. And it turned out well enough to hang in my little powder room by the kitchen.



I decided to hang these poppies in the hallway by my kitchen. 

My mom had the fantastic idea to put a shelf above the windows in my kitchen. She even spied a piece of barnwood that was in our garage that fills the space perfectly. Anyone that knows my mom can spy that this was her work because look on the right bracket - the tag is still there! :)

Did I mention that we have been walking. Alot. And that I live on the side of a beautiful mountain now, so everything is uphill? This picture is from this morning - Beau was hunting for a rabbit that was hiding in that bush. Rabbits are had in abundance here and they never cease to entertain Beau.
Beau has turned into quite the hiker. Yesterday he refused the stroller, not even letting us take it as a back up. He walked and ran for ever! Watching him run makes me super happy - he has miracle feet! This hill he's running up is nothing to laugh at either. We found a really fun gem - at the end of this road is a trail that goes back into the canyon.
Today Beau was not really into hiking a lot. Here he was - "Carry me, Cutesy!"

I told Beau to go look for a rabbit and this was the face he gave me - "You talkin' crazy woman."

Cutesy and Beau running...

On Tuesday we cleaned bathrooms. Beau cleaned every mirror in every bathroom. He was a terrific helper.

And tomorrow I have an appointment with my doctor. She'll do a stress test on the baby to make sure that she's holding up well. She told me that she could possibly induce me as well if it wasn't too busy, but I think I'm going to hold off a little longer. I just have to steel myself for going to church on Sunday, still pregnant, and hearing, "Your still here!" a million times. I think I can do it...I hope I don't have to!Anyway, today and the last couple of days really have been a gift and I am grateful for ways I've been able to fill up the time. Now some other thoughts/goings-on...Babies can come anytime, right? For some reason I have it in my head that they come early in the morning or at night, and anytime in between is "safe." (Bekah 9pm, Jacob 9pm, Beau 2am) We'll see.Bekah is excited about this baby. Every time she leaves for school or goes to bed she tells me to leave her a note on her door if I go to the hospital to have the baby. She has tape on her desk...I know this because she has told me a million times. She is having a hard time waiting.Jacob really really wants a new Transformer. It might possibly kill him that I won't buy one for him and that he has to save up his own money. This is hard because 1. he gets money by doing his chores and 2. doing chores makes him whine and cry and then he doesn't get any money. Life is rough.I have random people calling me and ringing my doorbell wondering if I have had the baby. The latest was this morning - Alice, an older lady from my ward who walks my street everyday (that I barely know) stopped by. She saw me answer the door and just said, "Oh well, your still here. I was just checking." I love all the attention, really. I would also love for me to not be available because I was entertaining a newborn. You can still feel free to text, call or stop by. But stop by with a treat because then I know it's all really about me. I like cookies, all kinds. ;)Rus tells me everyday to call him when I go in to labor. "Keri, I have a really boring meeting today at one. It lasts for two hours." hint, hint. Sorry not to oblige, hon.