2.5 weeks to go

Just a couple recent pictures for those who want to see Caleb growing!

A non-posed, normal life picture at a friends house.

I was planning on working as long as I could up to his due date, but now that he's bigger it's pretty tough to get up and down with toddlers and little kids all day long. It was SUPER hard for me to make the final decision to go on maternity leave, since I'm so used to working full time and I have the belief that I'm being lazy if I'm not helping with the finances. I've grown up with a strong work ethic, but I'm learning that sometimes it's a little extreme. Matt was helpful in reminding me that I'm PREGNANT!!! which means that a living being is growing inside of me! It kind of gave perspective that it's okay to rest. :) Once we made the decision, I was SO glad, as the rest of the week just got more and more physically challenging. I also didn't realize how much my job was taking of me mentally and emotionally. It's nice to now be able to focus on becoming a mom and have time not only to rest but to prepare in every way- spiritually, emotionally, mentally, physically...and just get the practical things taken care of as well- laundry, shopping, etc.

Only a little over 2 weeks to go...hopefully!!!