Freedom!

Waking up this morning took me back to my childhood. It was just like waking up on Christmas morning. I could do anything I wanted to do today, within reason of course. Today I am 37 weeks - full term! I no longer have to stress about having a premie, I am going to have a termie!

This morning I got up, got ready, threw a load in the washer, organized the freezer and a couple of cabinets, and then I needed to sit down. I went to get my eyebrows waxed, get a pedicure, have lunch with a friend, and then back to the house for a nap. I got a much needed haircut, then back home to sit on the couch. Bryan & I also finally got to go on a date. We went to our favorite resaurant (Station 220) & had a delicious dinner. I even took a bite of his rare steak - I am so bad! Rare steak is my favorite, and I have missed it dearly during this pregnancy.

I have a ways to go before I get some stamina back. I am now experiencing what it feels like to carry baby weight, and to just be pregnant. It makes me happy.

This was my fortune from lunch today:

Dear Little Man - this is not an invitation for you to come now. Please stay comfy a while longer.
Love, Mama.

As my night winds down, I'm going to finish celebrating my freedom with some alcohol free wine (no, I did not feel awkward waddling in to Friar Tuck today), tv time & my couch. It's crazy that I even want to be on my couch right now. But I'm choosing to be here, not forced, and it feels damn good.

Free at last. Free. At. Last.