The Due Date That Came and Went

My due date was May 5, Cinco de Mayo. Unfortunately, it came and went, without labor. Mom took Eli, Scott and I out for dinner to celebrate my due date. She let me pick the restaurant since it may be a while before we go anywhere more exciting than Chick-Fil-A. I chose the Thai restaurant at the Avenue -- I've been fiending Thai food for at least a month now. It was delicious. While we were out, I had some significant contractions, but what's new? I've been having contractions daily. I have them every day, all day long. They pick up in intensity and frequency in the afternoons and peak late at night. I haven't been sleeping well, I wake up to contractions several times each night. I'm ready. But, honestly, besides the contactions I feel fine. If it weren't for the contractions I wouldn't be in a rush. Of course, I'm excited to meet her, but I wouldn't mind that she's taking her sweet time if these contractions would just stop.



While we were at the Avenue we went to Shenanigans, the toy store, to spend Eli's birthday money. For about a year now, every time we visit the toy store he plays with and loves the parking garage. Scott and I have talked about buying it, but it's expensive, so we've held off. When I told Eli that we would be going to the toy store to spend his birthday money, I asked him if there was anything that he wanted. He said, "You know that parking garage that I love, maybe we could get that. Let's get that!" He never waivered. So, we finally got him his beloved parking garage. He loves it! Thanks so much Grandpa Jan, Grandma Karen, Aunt Sally and Aunt Lucy. Scott set it up that night, along with his wooden train from Ikea. Together they make a great playset. Eli has logged several hours of play time already even though we've only had it for a few days. While he plays, he dictates a running commentary of what he's doing. It's definitely a hit, I'm so glad we got it.