My tri-month update

I'm a terrible blogger. The fact that a majority of my posts begin this way can prove as evidence to this fact. We are nearing D-Day for Miss Eloise (and by D day I mean my due date, of course). Today marks 38 weeks and 2 days into my pregnancy. I really think they shouldn't tell pregnant ladies that you're allowed to deliver at any  point after 37 weeks. I want Eloise to make her appearance when she's ready, but knowing she could be here and is simply choosing not to be is torturous. :-D I am thankful that God has a plan and, since He is in control, He executes that plan in perfect timing. Mike and I didn't plan to have babies so close together...but God knows everything much better than we do. I love watching Chasten as he grows and learns so much. The greatest blessing I've ever been given is becoming a Mommy. I love that I was able to grow this sweet boy as a part of myself and bring him safely into the world. On top of that, I've been allowed to watch and be a part of his growing thus far, getting to see all of the progress he makes and watch him learn new things. I learn so much about my relationship with God through my own parenthood and the pride I have over my son's accomplishments shows me how God feels when we also learn things. He watches us, tries to help us on our way, but knows we must learn things for ourselves for us to truly be able to use and apply them in our lives. Chasten is a thinker. He loves to figure out his own solutions and he will try something several different ways before he becomes satisfied with the results. Sometimes, I can look at what he's doing and know that I could simply show him the solution, but I know that he will really benefit from finding the solution on his own. Likewise, my heavenly Father will allow me to "find" my own solutions as well...even though He already knows what they are. Aren't you glad He has a plan? I know I am.