Life passages

It's been an emotional time here, with so many major life events swirling around one another in unison. Yesterday morning, Brian's sweet Nanna passed away. We knew this was coming, as she had really taken a turn the past little while. I am so glad we saw her for Mother's Day, and that Brian got to say goodbye to her on Sunday. She truly was a class act of a lady; she once served tea for Eleanor Roosevelt. Always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. We will miss her, but also feel grateful she is no longer suffering.

Brian's uncle Jim - who was here with his family at our home for a brunch on Easter weekend, they were visiting from California to see Nanna - had a massive stroke recently and has had a very difficult journey since then. We feel so sad that he won't be able to attend his mother's (Nanna) funeral.

Last Friday, my grandfather had a heart attack and was in intensive care for a bit. He's home now, but is not doing well at all. It really is difficult for Brian and I to watch our parents dealing with their parents in this way, having to make difficult decisions and at some point say goodbye.

My dear sweet cousin gave everyone a scare a couple of weeks ago when she had her 2nd baby and came close to losing her life. I am so grateful she pulled through and is doing well now.

And in the midst of everything going on, I am on the brink of meeting this new little person who will be joining us. If things go according to plan - and I'm growing increasingly skeptical that they will - he will be here two weeks from today. I hope to at least make it past Lucas's birthday next week. But I am ripe, let me tell you. If I had a nickel for every time I've been told I look huge, or miserable, or that I'm not going to make it to my scheduled C-section date...

Some sweet friends gave me a lovely baby shower/girls night out dinner the other night. We went to PF Chang's - major yum! - and had a fabulous evening. It was just what I needed. And it was so fun to get some new things for boy #3. Thanks to all you girls who made it a perfect evening, and helped me get in gear and start preparing for his arrival.
My mega-talented friend Jen - who should open a bakery -made these beautiful Martha Stewart rosette cupcakes for the shower. They were even more lovely in person. And that frosting was like silk. Fabulous.

I am taking life one day at a time - so many things going on in the next couple of weeks. And all I wanna do is sleep. But I am immensely grateful to those who have been helping me out by taking my kiddos and bringing me dinners. I'm too tired and heavy to refuse at this point. But the end is in sight! I can't even remotely believe the time is nigh.