daddy-to-be

Is there such a thing as Sympathy Nesting? If so, James totally has it! He hasn't left the kitchen in about 2 weeks now. He has frozen so many meals for the future that we have literally run out of room in the freezer. He bought groceries to make a pie for one of the kids of the family we hang out with, and they even remarked that he must be nesting. Today he came home with a tandoor oven! It's kinda like a grill, but Indian style. When I teased him about nesting, he smiled and said, "I thought it would be fun to cook with Hazel." How precious is that?

I have to say, James is going to make a great dad. Especially if patience with a pregnant wife is any indication! He loves children, and they love him. I think it's because he's so young at heart.

Every day I realize more and more how much of a blessing James is. He is so ready for Hazel to get here, even more than me, I think. Today, at the doctor's appointment, she indicated that things are progressing very well and I'm pretty much in early labor. (although still a ways off, obviously) James was grinning and laughing, and the grin was plastered on his face the rest of the night. We went to a new mall by the hospital after the appointment, and he kept encouraging me to walk upstairs and all around the place. He is ready to hold his baby girl!