11 weeks until baby!

Oh my, I can't believe it is already August!  The time flies when you have a little one growing!  I can't believe that in less than 11 weeks we will probably have this little guy in our arms.  Our baby shower is just around the corner where we can celebrate with family and friends the expected arrival of our first child!  The time is now coming for me to put down the baby books and go to some infant and expecting mom classes.  As i think about all the infants and children i have looked after, babysat and watched grow up over the years it makes me wonder all the things i still don't know, what situations will i run into with my little guy and wow time flies by!

Preparing to be a parents, as everyone says "You are never totally prepared", I ponder what life has in store for me.  We can buy all the necessities, toys, books, baby medicine, read the books and talk to the dr. but you still don't know what the personality will be like of your little one, how will they interact with you, how will they make you laugh, love and cry over the years.  I am sitting back thinking about my future and it makes me smile to think of all the times I had with my dad and how many good memories i will be able to experience with my children.  I suppose after being as prepared as you can be, all you can ask for is a healthy child and a life filled with good memories, family and friends along the way.  Lucky for us and this little one we have plenty of good family and friends in our lives and supporting us!

The next 11 weeks I imagine will be a busy time, baby shower, trips to see friends in LA, child birthing classes, researching day cares, checking out Pediatricians, packing a hospital bag, buying diapers and getting some rest before the big day approaches, whenever he decides that will be.  I just sit back and look at the past 5 years since meeting Brian and while I have so many wonderful memories, I can't believe time has flown right by us, 4 years ago this month we bought this house, 3 years ago in October we go married, went on a wonderful honeymoon, we have both grown in our careers, experienced some amazing vacations, 1 year ago we decided to try IVF for our first child and began the testing process, and now i have had to get rid of my "cool car" and moved on to a mommy mobile, where does the time go?