A few thoughts

Above is our neighbor Mitchell. He is all ready sporting his Halloween costume. It's a chipmunk or squirell, I'm not sure... Anyway he is 4 and he is probably THE most athletich hilarious boy I have ever encountered. It has been so much fun interacting with him. I think he is getting Jay and I really excited to have a little boy! This morning he came racing out his door, dressed as a squirell, on his bike (he has almost ran me over like 5 times) looking specifically for Jay. Jay is his hero. So the morning consisted of him popping wheelies over a piece of bark mulch, showing off his squirrel costume, and finally showing off the drawing he did on the pumpkin we grew in our yard and let him come and pick. He treasures his pumpkin so much he brings it inside at night so it "won't get rained on." Very important! Jay is wonderful with him, yesterday Jay was breaking down boxes so Mitch came over and helped further break them down by riding his bike over top of them, popping quite a few wheelies as well. This kid also rollerblades, skateboards and rides a "motorcycle" (the motorcycle is a 4 wheeler so not AS impressive, ha! Watching Jay with Mitch assures me Jay is very much ready to be a daddy.

Totally different topic:
One of my best friends Ash called me yesterday and left me a really touching message... She just encouraged me by telling my how beautiful I look and not to dwell on whether I am getting "too big" but to really enjoy this super unique and special time with my son as he moves and kicks inside me. It brought tears to my eyes cause I will be honest and say pictures of me should go straight into the fire at this point. Thanks Ash for the encouragement!

I am also going to post a really neat email I got today from my friend Meg. Being preggers maybe makes this a tad more touching but I seriously started bauling after I read it and realized if a customer comes in to my office to buy a house today I would probably scare them off. Ok here it is:
A Newborns Conversation with God

A baby asked God, "they tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?" God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you." The child further inquired "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but smile and be happy." God said, "Your angel will sing for and will also smile for you, and you will feel your angel's love and be very happy." Again the child asked, "and how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?" God said, "your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care your angel will teach you how to speak." And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?" God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray." "Who will protect me?" God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking their life." But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore." God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about me and will teach you the way to come back to me, even though I will always be next to you." At that moment there was much peace in Heaven but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now please tell me my angels name." God said, "You will simplly call her, Mom."

I thought that was neat and I hope it touches some of you.