Getting closer....

Eric's parents were here this past weekend, and we got SO much accomplished! I'm happy to say that Eli could come now, and all would be okay! His diapers are all washed and organized. His clothes are organized and neatly put away in the drawers and closet. The crib is made, and the bassinet is ready. We've run into a slight road block with his blinds. We want the levolor cordless blinds (like we put in Drake's room), but neither Lowe's or Home Depot have them anymore. However, I'm hoping I can special order them at Lowe's tomorrow. The two valance's need a little altering, and my Mom will be taking those home this coming weekend. So essentially, the windows are all we have left in his room. (And to hang the wall decorations)

While Eric's parents were here, they also managed to strip the wallpaper in our stairwell. It was a horrendous pink color. But it's gone, and Eric and his dad fixed the drywall and have it ready to paint. Yippee!!! They also cleaned and organized our garage, which was a major feat. It was still a disaster area from when we moved back in January. I'm still thrilled about how much they accomplished while they were visiting.

We are now trying to talk my parents into coming this weekend. We'd love to get the stairwell painted, and do some yard work. While we aren't spending any major time or money on the yard this spring, we do simply want to get it cleaned up and put out new pine needles.

Two weekends in a row with parents visiting, and we should be all set for Eli's arrival. The goal is to basically just have the house and yard in order before he gets here. I'm gonna need Eric's help inside, rather than him being outside cleaning the yard.

Eli has been moving like CRAZY. He does some massive flips and flops that actually hurt at times. I wish he'd just pick a position and stay there. Sleeping is getting harder and harder. Although I've done this before, so I know that is just nature's way of preparing me for nursing a baby every two hours around the clock.

This past weekend was a get together with my five close girlfriends here in Charlotte. Out of the six of us, four are pregnant. We range from 17 weeks to 33 weeks. We got together at the Ballantyne spa for a relaxing day, and lunch. It was supposed to be a shower just for Jill and Mel, (who are due in 1-2 months), but they surprised me by including me too! Sweet Eli got some adorable clothes, some bath supplies, and a really cute frog humidifier. I've been telling my girlfriends that I need nothing, but they managed to get me things I didn't have. What awesome friends! I'll try to get a picture up soon.

Tomorrow is my day off this week, and I can't wait to spend the entire day with my sweet boy. We haven't had much Mommy and Drake time lately, between my work schedule and family visiting. Eric is working tomorrow, so me and Drake get LOTS of play and snuggle time. I can't wait!!!