We went for a walk on Sunday, this time we let the kids walk with us. Normally they ride in the stroller. They had so much fun walking holding our hands. The first thing Sammi said was, " I love to feel the wind in my hair!" It cracked me up. We walked around the beautiful neighborhoods here. Flowers are blooming, grass is green, and trees are budding. There are some houses here that decorate for Easter and they hang the plastic eggs all over the trees in the yards - it is really cute and pretty.

We walked on Sunday in the evening as it was getting dark, it got a little cool. After about a mile and a half of walking the kids got a little chilly, the wind started blowing and we still had over a mile home. I said, "It is time to sing!" So we started singing primary songs and every song we knew to distract them from being cold and the "long" journey home. It worked! They loved singing, they walked strong and forgot they were cold. They were both so strong and so positive, no whinning. I think they watch our example as we walk and run almost daily and they see it is just a part of life. They always want to do it too. I was so proud of them for their strength. I told Dan I thought he was amazing and strong (He was my hand-holder) and he said, "Thanks Mama." From then on he walked even stronger. The power of positive encouragement. It works! It was a fun time as a family - those are the precious times.

I love the power of music. I believe it has healing powers really. If I am ever feeling alone (it happens sometimes) I crank up the music and I can change my mood in a second. I love it. The kids love music, they love to dance to it, sing to it, and play when it is on. It can be so powerful.

Baby Will is really kicking hard now. I can actually feel his foot on the outside of my skin when my hand is on my belly. The other day Dan had his head on my belly and he said the baby kicked him in the ear. I love it when they can feel the movement. I have about 4 weeks (or less) to go. I will be trying to encourage him out about a week and a half before my due date (which I have 3 of). My due date from my first visit, with just date information, was May 4th. Then the next ultrasound was May 1st, and the last ultrasound I had was April 29th. So, who knows really? I think I would go with the April 29th date and size since I am not completely sure about my last cycle date. Plus, the doctor said I was measuring about a cm larger than my due date at my last visit. Anyhow, I am really feeling more and more ready. I am feeling pretty tired yet I have great bursts of energy. I even moved the kids bunk bed around the other day. I am just anxious, very, very anxious for the baby to join our family. How exciting! We shall see when Will will join us. I am going to guess his weight at 9lbs at birth. Any other guesses?

Lots of Love,

Mari