The weekend

We had a wonderful weekend in Savannah. We went down there to hang out with the family and see my niece and nephew in Narnia the play. It was really great. One amazing thing was that my folks had some other friends down there as well and one of them asked my Dad something about his childhood and my Dad got into some growing up stories. It was really neat. Everyone knows my Dad is one to tell a story- but for some reason now that i am on my way to being a parent it meant so much more. Just hearing about his childhood was really amazing.

The other amazing thing is my youngest niece Abby Kate- who is growing up super fast. It actually shocked me to realize how quickly Liam will be here and then be on his way to growing up. It was really great though to see Jonathan and her playing together- so funny how what you find amazing in your partner changes as your life changes. Jonathan just sitting on the couch playing some random game (that involved torturing the dog) with Abby while everyone else was in adult conversation confirmed for me for the millionth time that i married the most wonderful man!

In other big news- today is officially 24 weeks! Which is wonderful since scientifically Liam is now called viable (meaning he could live without me- although it would not be ideal obviously). He is kicking up a storm in there and sometimes now has big enough movements you be able to see him from the outside! Plus Friday we had a doctor appointment and heard his wonderful heartbeat- so everything is good there as well.

In very sad news my Grandmother passed away this past Thursday. This was not a surprise- and in all honestly was a relief. I know that sounds terrible but she was miserable and getting more so by the minute so really we are all happier for her. My Grandmother was not perfect as a mother but as I spent time with my Mom this weekend I realized that how my Grandmother was formed who my Mom is (even if some of that formation was the choice my Mom made to not be like my Grandmother) and that i am incredibly appreciative of that because my Mom could not possibly be more wonderful. Please say a prayer for her- I know she is in a better place and finally with my Grandpa which i know is what she wanted.

Hope everyone has a wonderful week!