contrast at 25/26 weeks

This past month presented itself as a big contrast. Snow and Sun. Certainty and Uncertainty. Two major things are certain: we are having a baby in April-ish and we are moving in July/August-ish. We're moving to the Washington, DC area for J's new position at Georgetown University!  I'm certain that I'm proud of him and it is the best possible move for him and for our family. We are completely uncertain of exactly where our family of four will settle in the area, but we're truly excited about the certainty that our life a year from now will be completely different with a whole new batch of places to explore.

As I floated around in the pool in Florida, feeling relief from gravity on my expanding 25/26 week belly, I would occasionally get a little excited as it dawned on me how much we have in store over the next year. It's also a little overwhelming to narrow down all the options and decisions we have waiting for us. Aiden already understands that we are moving to the school with the "big dogs" and I feel lucky that he's a pretty adaptable kid.  The baby will be too young to know what's going on as long as he gets his food and a semi-quiet place to sleep. I know in my sleep deprived state I will realize what is going on, but maybe it will make things easier to be distracted from thinking too much (aka. obsessing).

For now, I'm focused on enjoying the New England winter by cozying up to some quilting fabric. You always appreciate things after you no longer see them for long. So during these cozy days mostly stuck inside, I will try to find simple pleasure in the slowness... the calm before the storm...

26 weeks after a birthday party for Aiden's little buddy

25 weeks getting packed up for our trip to Florida