Sands in the Hourglass

This morning after dealing with the beginnings of a stomach bug and cyclical stomach cramping, I decided to stay home from work, which also meant Emery would be staying home with me and I'd be taking care of not only myself but a very high maintenance little boy as well. After a while of laying in bed and groaning with the occasional cramp, I heard Emery's doorknob turn followed by little pattering footsteps running into my room, "Good morning!!!" It begins. I explained to him that I didn't feel good and needed a nap, so he crawled in bed behind me and snuggled in and pretended to snore. After a while, he began kicking me in the back all the while yelling "YOU NEED MEDICINE!?!?" Even though his little heels stabbed into my spine and shoulders, I laid there motionless, enjoying the aggressive yet satisfying back massage. It would probably be the only affection I'd get from him.

I suppose since I have not updated since November after an exciting yet scary surprise, I should state that, that surprise is now a beautiful, healthy 17.5 week baby boy, who we have named Oliver Thomas McInturff. He is due 07/25/11. He's a strong baby, who has definitely made his presence known already. We feel so blessed, and we are so excited to meet our new son and welcome him to our quirky little family.

The other "chapter" I referenced in my last post is no longer as unknown as it was then. In fact, that chapter closed as quickly as it opened. Well, in a way I suppose. In a way, we will always be connected to that decision we almost came so close to making. That's life though, isn't it? Through it all, I have formed a very close friendship that I never imagined would mature to this level. I have come to learn that people in your life, no matter how distant, can change your entire life in the blink of an eye. I've also learned over the last year that those that you once held most dear can suddenly become a distant acquaintence.... more like just a memory. I have also learned that I have become very apprehensive to welcoming new people into my life. Perhaps it's because I still carry scars on my heart from those that were the closest to me in my life, and I have developed a defense mechanism to protect myself. Either way, I'm grateful that I have this new found friendship, which I feel will be life-long.

I have a feeling that 2011 will be an eventful year for us, it already has been. We are buying our second house next week, and expecting our second baby in the next 5 months. I'm excited to experience this year and have a reprieve from last.