Thursday, May 21, 2009

Comfy Cozy

Well, the little one seems to be very comfortable right now. He/she is still showing no signs of arriving, though I know that the moment could come at any time. I'm a day past my due date, hopeful for a weekend baby.
My due date wasn't one that I'd like to remember - after coming home from work I noticed Rosie (the pony) walking gingerly on her front feet. My first thought was founder, and we took her off grass while I called the vet. He couldn't come out until today and I had nightmares all night we would have to put her down. Thankfully when he came this morning he said we caught it early, and she will be just fine. But we'll have to get a grazing muzzle - can't wait to see what she thinks about THAT.
Having Kevin here was a big help, he got her into the paddock. He listened to me vent because I was upset and worried. He was there this morning when I wanted him to check on her, because I was afraid to.
I still don't take him for granted. Spending a year alone is a very long time - and it's not something I'll soon forget. There were too many moments I was sure I would never make it without him, but we struggled through, and here we are. A family of five on the verge of becoming a family of six. In the middle of a gorgeous spring, three beautiful kids, a plot of land filled with the sound of birds and the neigh of horses. Right now Brandi is separated from Rosie and calling out to her - she sure is attached to her pony friend.
Right now, as I'm sitting here feeling the baby kick and squirm, listening to the call of the outside creatures and the distant splash of water as Kevin bathes Lex, I know this is what I waited for. This is what we missed last year, this is what we needed so badly.
And now that it is here, what more could I want?
Besides the somewhat timely arrival of baby #4, that is :)

1 comments:

Jacki said...

Can't wait to hear of the little ones arrival!

And I am glad the pony is okay.

Take care of yourself!!!