Paige Barnes

Big Red is enjoying an active soccer season this year. Mommy and Daddy are enjoying watching him. This year he is playing a lot more skillfully and purposefully and that's exciting to watch! While both sets of grandparents live a few hours away, they try to get down for a game as often as possible. Last night Granmama (Cole's mom) was able to come cheer Big Red on. She also brought him a surprise - a shirt that says "I'm the Big Brother". He was very excited as the countdown for Baby Kate's arrival has begun. My doctor said that at this point they would not try to stop the labor. I am still on bedrest because I have been so sick this pregnancy and my body is, in a sense, kind of beat up! But we are comforted to know that the doctor thinks she is ready to come at anytime and would be healthy and strong. Big Red is very excited, as are we, and the rest of the family. So we are taking in our last moments as a family of three, and preparing for the blessedn

So today was a good day at Casa de Barnes. We let Daddy sleep in. He's been doing most of the 2am blood sugar checks since mommy has been so sick. He woke up on his own and was ready to finish the painting in our front bathroom. We are very close to being finished. Just have to put the floors down, install baseboards and the vanities. I can't wait to see the finished product! Today was also the first UT football game of the season. Daddy is not one of those die-hard sports types, but he pulls for Auburn. Mommy goes for the Tennessee Volunteers. Apparently, Big Red is the only kid in his class that didn't understand his sweet teacher's zeal for "Roll Tide"! In fact, she said he didn't know what "Roll Tide" meant! So, I made a point to squeeze my very pregnant self into my Big Orange shirt and sit myself and my boy down in front of the TV to watch the Vols whoop up on WKU. Go vols! ~Paige

The wonderful ladies of our church threw us a shower this past Sunday. I was having a rough day, and was convinced I would go into labor before the day was out. My mom was too. She sat very close to me at the shower and kept looking at me with "that" look. :) But, baby Kate is still cooking and we got some sweet things at the shower. Thanks to all of you for the sweet party and wonderful gifts. Hugs and blessings! ~Paige