Snow, snow, more snow, and breathing easier!

We were quite jealous of the storm socking the Northeast, however, we woke up to our own winter wonderland this morning, which is continuing to grow.  Given how little we have had this year (and no major storms yet), the snow is so welcome.  So much better than the gale-force windstorms and constant rain that harangued us for fall and early winter.  No idea how much we will get, but I am sure we will have a few fun pictures later today.

Well, much later in the day.  None of that sissy school canceling stuff for our kids.  I know I am going to seriously have to adjust my tolerance when we return to the States.  People who ran to the grocery store to stock up for one snow day used to drive me nuts.  Now I would think they are downright crazy.  Learn how to drive in the snow or stay home, but quit calling snow "bad weather"’ and  enjoy the beauty of weather variations…even wind storms can be fascinating (albeit somewhat nerve-wracking when they  knock 25 foot antennas off your roof, a story for another day).

Engagement?!

Not the kind leading to wedding bands, the kind that leads to Jen breathing easier and knowing birth should come…soon?  My extremely thorough mid-wife performed her exam today and found that Junior has almost completely dropped.  I thought I had noticed easier breathing, but having never had a completely natural birth (from the labor-beginning point of view),and with the passing of time since Kelsey,  I honestly couldn’t remember. 

We are still on track for February 9 and despite the fact that he has dropped quite a bit, he is regularly kicking up a storm.  The girls are fascinated by the kicks and the resulting bulges and valleys in my skin.  We have not seen any elbows yet (a la Caitlin), but the movements are intriguing for them and excite them that much more about the impending arrival.

And, now that we have two coming home outfits to choose from (pics coming) and the (obligatory) car seat, we are (almost) all set.