Time is Slip, Slip, Slipping Away....

Happy Wednesday to you!  I have to tell you, it's a little surreal to think that today might be my last full day to myself, tonight might be my last night at home, and tomorrow might be the big check-in day!  After all these months, it's finally coming down to these last few days and hours...Thank you Lord!!  

I am busily working through my to-do list, which brings me much peace :) I am such a list girl and you know I've given my multi-colored thin line sharpies a workout in the last few days!  My sister was teasing me on Monday night about my need to just "make things up" so I can write it on a list :) I argued that I wasn't "making stuff up" but rather organizing my thoughts...In a color coordinated way!  However, when things like "iron shower curtain", "update blog", and "wash all rugs" appear, it does seem like maybe I'm reaching for things to do :) Regardless, having a list and crossing stuff off of it, is what allows me to sleep at night, so whatever works, right??  

Yesterday, Stacie and I did some serious power-walking.  We conquered the world of Ikea, which was hilarious as I had to dodge the maze layout they have going on in that store, so I could get to the bathroom!  I seriously hate the way that store is designed, although I totally understand why they do it that way.  At least they were smart enough to put those shortcut routes in, after people flipped out when it first opened.  I am just rebellious enough that I would have walked backwards down the escalator if I had to!  Good thing I didn't :) 

After Ikea, we tackled the Mall of America.  That was a bad idea.  Not because of the walking, but because of the magic powers that place holds over me...Here's how it works:

Instruction to walk + time on our hands + 9 months of emotion (x) temptation to shop 

=

Way too much time and money spent in Baby Gap!  

Here is what we came home with...

The cutest darn hoodie ever :) 

A Hawaiian Shirt that makes me want to head to the nearest beach, 

A onesie that makes me smile, 

Another that makes me laugh and a skirt that goes with everything!  Can you stand it??  

Oh, and just to throw everything over the top, I found these little booties for Ava to wear when we go to Daddy's soccer games this summer!!  I mean really, what's a girl supposed to do just days before she delivers??  I had to shop!!  I've been so disciplined about it until now :) 

And just so my Mom can feel good about missing Tiggy, here's what he was up to yesterday.  Resting on a stack of clean towels...

basking in the sunshine...

And just looking pretty cute :) It's a rough life...

My Dad is here now, he came up last night, so he and Stacie and I are going to do some fun stuff together today.  My Mom had to work today and tomorrow so that she can be here for the weekend and a few days next week.  It's been really fun to have my family here for the last week and to have a much needed distraction.  The weather is gorgeous again, we're going to hit 68 today!!  I've got to hop in the shower and then we're off for an afternoon of activity.  We're getting so close and I'm getting very excited!  Thank you for all the prayers and fun comments :) You're making this week very fun for me!!  Have a great day today!!