Is this really happening? Rambling post...

I'm 35 weeks today! If Seamus were born today, we'd probably have to go to the hospital to have him, but he'd most likely be perfectly fine and we'd probably be able to go home fairly soon after his birth.

But there's so much to do! I have a to-do list that's 3 pages long! I'm feeling a new sense of urgency to get all of this done before Seamus gets here! Do we get the diapers, olive oil, and "placenta pan" first or plan food for freezing for after Seamus is born? Do we make Christmas cookies to send out or wash Seamus's clothes in special, just-for-baby's skin detergent? Do I call to make my dentist appointment or go clean out the storage space that we're paying $100 a month for (once you haven't used stuff for 2 years, you probably don't need any of it)?

I suppose anything that we need for directly after Seamus's birth is most important and we can always send Christmas packages in January (hint, people, you're probably not getting any Christmas packages on time this year!).

Due to the incredible generosity of family and friends, our apartment is filling up with all things Seamus and I feel so overwhelmed and also so hopeful and expectant and excited. We were showered with gifts from Brad and Jen this week and we've been getting Christmas packages from the Blau/Soule clan every day this week. I love to see Seamus's name on Christmas packages and to loook at all of the stuff that's HIS---the little extra human who will be here before we know it---who will make Jim and I more of a family than we already are.

Sigh. Overwhelmed with joy.