{Nursery Pictures}

We have been busy over the holidays! It is still a work in progress, but we finally painted the furniture that we will be using (the dresser, hutch and side table). It is my mom's from when she was a little girl. All we have to do now is a floor lamp near the chair and then pictures for the wall!

{Last Day}

So tomorrow is a big day. It is my last day of work. The last day I will officially get paid. The last day I will have a specific purpose at 8:30 am every morning. I am very excited about leaving and know how lucky I am to have two months off before the baby comes, but it is very bittersweet. I realize that I get alot out of working. Even though I complain about the hours, the work, my boss, how there is just too much to do and life is way too busy...I do get so much from working. I enjoy doing a good job and working hard. I enjoying making a difference even though it doesn't feel like I do all the time. I enjoy spending time with co-workers and chatting at lunch. Some of my best relationships are with people that I work with. I know that for a few months, there will be a void without work. And of course, having one less income stresses me out, but I don't even know how to get into that. I know we will just make it work.

Now I know there are going to be some good things too! I will love slowing down for the first time in about 7 years. I am excited to have time to focus on the baby and the MANY things I need to get accomplished by March. I am happy to not be stressed out all the time due to the crazy list that always awaits me at the office. I am so excited to not have to answer to 'work' for a while. I am excited to spend some much needed quality time with Chat before there is a little one with us. I know how valuable this time will be for me and my family.

I am going to take tomorrow for what it is - an end and a beginning...and hope for the best. Wish me luck!!