What we are Reading - October

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First can I stop for a moment and recognize that it is October....Where the heck did the time go?

This is a very special month for us. We have spent six months waiting to be parents. This is the month that our son is due to be born. As I write this, he is due in 9 days. I can not sleep because I am so anxious.

Two months ago, the birth mother referred to him as "our son". It was the most heartfelt thing I have ever heard about myself. She wanted us to feel like we are becoming parents and she made sure of it.

So in the meantime, Hubby and I are keeping ourselves busy with books, decorations, and meal planning. I have moved the baby's clothes from the drawer to the closet and back to the drawer. I'm trying to keep busy over here folks. I've been watching a ton of videos on YouTube from meal prep to the best baby products. Each day passes so slowly...

Myself
Beyond the Rainbow Bridge

  **Switched the book as of 10/3/2017
It is my hope that I learn how to take my time enjoying what I have worked so hard for. We struggled with infertility. We struggled with moving forward. We struggled with so many steps failing. Now that we are days away from our son, I believe that nothing matters more than just being with him. Simple is best! I hope to learn that this month as I read during my down times with baby.



Hubby
Bobby Fisher Teaches Chess
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Hubby's co-worker is a chess player. He is also the chess teacher for the after school program. Hubby is now a "student" in the chess club. Weird to me. The reason being is because I have tried my best to get my Hubby hooked on some type of hobby. I have bought a guitar, woodworking blocks and a book and even a cookbook. Nothing! Nothing worked! But he walks up to a co-worker, chats about chess and is now all into it. Great for him! But my poor efforts...

Welcome to October. What do you have on the docket for reading this month?


Welcome! I'm Lauren Maruki. Life has a way of throwing unusual situations my way. Join my husband and I as we work through infertility, adoption, decreasing debt and living, gluten free. I will sprinkle in some traveling too! Feel free to laugh, cry and agree to disagree!

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