Many Goings On...

We have been extremely busy, therefore unmotivated to blog. Which is a bit discouraging because this has been a very exciting and different time in our lives! Meredith has now had 4 of her 5 (that's right, 5!) baby showers, and the last one is on Sunday. Thank you from both of us to everyone who has supported us in one way or another. All of you are greatly appreciated! We have both been working hard lately and haven't had much energy for else. We have been that anti-social married couple that no one ever sees, but it hasn't been because we don't want to see anyone; we are just TIRED!!! Meredith's birthday was yesterday, and I hope she will enjoy the ripe ol' age of 29. Her folks came into town, and we had lunch at Macaroni Grill (thank God, not Olive Garden. I could spent a whole day complaining about Olive Garden). She got a 1-hour prenatal massage and an Edgar's strawberry cake from her hubby, a $55 gift cert to Fusion Spa from Alan and Sandi, and an assortment of cash, cards, and night gowns from parents, in-laws, and grandparents. We love you guys!!! It is hard to believe that we have only 5 1/2 weeks until Margaret Anne's due date, and while it is ever-approaching, I feel like it is crawling here. All I can think about is what she will be like, and the fact that she came from us! Yesterday I was thinking about how absolutely blessed we have been through the entire pregnancy. It has always been fascinating to me how different people have different struggles throughout their lives. Have you ever found yourself looking at someone else and thinking "Man, they have it great because ________"? I know that I have been guilty of that many times in my life. But when you step away from the microscope, we all have our bumps and bruises, and no one is doing as well as they seem, or as well as they would have you believe. My point in saying this is because we all have experiences that shape who we are (whether we like it or not), and I feel like that the past 8 months have been one of the most special and memorable times for me/us. Whether tragic or joyous, there are events that bring families closer together, and fortunately this time, ours has been joyous. My encouragement to everyone (if anyone still reads) is to be thankful for what you have, because after all it is yours!