40 weeks plus four days... it's a strange thing to know you could go into labour at any moment. This week I'm treading the fine line between being sensible and not doing too much or going too far afield, whilst trying not to wish my days away or sit waiting to feel the slightest twinge. Mostly, I'm managing it. One of the most precious things about the last three and half weeks has been Steve. He's been absolutely amazing. After a ridiculously busy first quarter to 2013, Steve's been able to take it easy with me and we've had some incredibly precious time together sleeping (oh yes I am appreciating that!) seeing films, going for coffee, meals, walks, and generally appreciating what we've had with just the two of us for the last six and a half years. It's been a good time for gratitude rather than solely longing for what (or more accurately whom) is about to arrive.
My aim between now and when Baby Harding makes an appearance is to plan to do one fun thing a day. Hopefully that way if the bump becomes a baby - hurray, if not hey I got to go do x... Yesterday's x factor was Steve and I running away to see the first showing of Iron Man 3 at our local cinema. I would rather have had the baby, but being able to see one of my favourite super heroes in all his cinema glory is a close second. What a brilliant film! A step up from the second movie, which though it was a 3.5* film paled in comparison to the first for us. The third offering, though still competing and slightly beaten by the fresh nature of it's predecessor, has the wit, pacing, plot, script, surprises and enough of a peek beneath the hood of Tony Stark's head and heart to be awarded a very satisfying 4*. Check it out and let me know what you think...
Sadly / happily I don't think Baby Harding will delay long enough for me to catch the new Star Trek in the cinema let alone the promising re-incarnation of my hands down favourite super hero due out later this year... All hail the Man of Steel.., not Zod... Zod sucks...
So... what shall we do today? The past few weeks have been full of painting, workmen, cleaning and lots of DIY as super Dad has gone into action. The nursery is almost finished now! Our Star Wars themed prints should be arriving today :) I'll post photos when it's ready, but now I'm running out of activities around the house (unless I clean it again) and as the weather isn't quite so warm today my picnic at the Bishop's Gardens may not be as tempting as it was yesterday. Any suggestions of how a rather large pregnant woman and a soon to be Dad could have an inexpensive, close to home treat today?