Nascar, Billy Ray & baby

My first Nascar race!  I grew up with a dad who watched all sorts of sports, baseball, football, golf (snore), wrestling and so on. I just never watched Nascar. Then I met Steve. He loves it, so being the supportive girl that I am, I decided to watch it with him. I get excitement out of watching something that makes someone I love so happy. That's the true joy I get.  

Papa Steve

Ryan and Mama's 1st Nascar Race. I don't think my belly can get any bigger

Steve, Tom and Gerry

Having Ryan so desperate to make his entrance, I've been trying to keep it easy the past few weeks.  Steve's one requirement is that he stays put until after the Nascar race in Fontana, CA where we had tickets to. We made it through - though Ryan caused mama a lot of discomfort right after the race. He's still in there though - hopefully for a little bit longer - even though I whine and complain that I'm done with it all. :)

Seeing any event live is more exciting than Television - unless it's Golf. I don't think anyone can get that game exciting for me..unless one of my kids was playing. I'll be a fan of any sport they pursue.  

Another bit of excitement was seeing Billy Ray Cyrus on stage at the event.  We didn't realize at first it was him, but once I did, I was happy and took some pictures. Sadly I didn't get to hear Achy Breaky Heart...but that's okay he did sing a cool version of Amazing Grace. 

Billy Ray on the big screen

Billy Ray Cyrus. Always fun to see a live concert

 

That was my exciting weekend. My next baby doc apt is on Wednesday and we'll see if Ryan is any closer to arriving. Then you'll all the pleasure of a billion baby pictures! Yay you!

9 weeks to go

31 Weeks pregnant and I have about 9 weeks to go. I can't believe it's almost here! I'm going to have a baby! I still don't fully believe it. I feel him moving around...A LOT...but I can't even fathom having him here with me every day..outside of my womb. I had my last child 10 years ago and he was born at 38 weeks. My sweet little Tyler Bruce - weighing in at 7lbs 06 oz. He was so tiny and precious. I was instantly in love. Same with my daughter, Allison. Words cannot properly describe the love a parent has for their baby.  I just have a feeling that Ryan Thomas is going to come early. 38 weeks is still full term, but it just means less time to prepare. I am not prepared. I know he'll be loved and fed and have all the necessities and he will come even if I'm not mentally prepared for him.

This is about what I picture Ryan to look like

Whenever Steve and I go out I always point out the wee-ones we see and say "we're going to have that soon"... I say it in disbelief. I don't have the emotional attachment to the other persons baby...so it just doesn't feel real.  I want to see Ryan. I want to see what he looks like. I have foggy pictures in my head. I see a little baby with fair skin and lots of brown hair. Allison had a nice head of hair when she was born, Tyler had a tiny bit of blonde fuzz.  Steve and I are both brunettes and had a head of hair at birth - so that's what I'm going off of. I can't picture his eyes. Steve's are blue and mine are green. Allison and Tyler both have Hazel eyes...a brownish green color.  My sisters have green eyes but they had kids with bright blue eyes. It doesn't matter to me...I'm just so curious. I want to see him. I want to hold him and kiss him and smell his baby smell. 

Mommy's waiting for you Ryan Thomas...