The Krazy Kyles

Happy Sabbath,

This morning we didn't make it to chuch. Laura isn't feeling extra social (at this point that is expected) and we are busy. Not having Peter mind you, but trying to have him! We purchased a vile of Castor Oil (misspelling intentional). Early this morning I mixed up a nasty cocktail for Laura with some orange juice and baking soda. After a few more hours of sleep, Laura woke up to discover it was remarkably effective. However she's still pregnant, just 4 lbs 5 oz lighter.

On a positive note Laura is nesting. Nesting and "day of rest" don't mix so we compromised and took a walk (Laura 3 cats, Tim 1 cat) followed by scrubbing the tub. Laura is now taking a nice, warm, relaxing bath while listening to the service at College Church and waiting for Castor Cocktail #2 to take effect.

Sixteen days until Peter's due date. We got up early this morning (Sabbath) and took a walk while the sun rose over the hills and into the clouds. Peter has dropped noticeably from yesterday, making it even harder for Laura to bend over.

People ask if Laura has had any strange cravings. The answer is, not really. There was the Root Beer Float made with Hot Chocolate , but that was really good! The next best story are the cold refried beans Laura ate plain out of the can with a spoon but. I can't cry CRAVING too loud, it reminds me of my batchelor days. We have both been craving Dreyers "Whole Fruit" popsicles but that's not strange at all, those are good!

Aside from the growing belly and difficulty in exercise I'm still married to the same Laura. But there have been changes! Our library was once rated a very conservative "G". With the influence of racy books like "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding" complete with 120 illustrations and "A Child is Born" (A Complete Pictoral Guide to Birth) we have probably landed at a solid "R".

Laura and I are quickly realizing the task intensity of the first few weeks after Peter is born. We have decided that this may be one of those times that we will thank God for the supportive friends we have living nearby (in addition to our family).

It is important for the development of close friendships to occasionally become vulnerable enough to ask for help when it is truly needed. A warm meal, a quick visit, the opprotunity for a nap or even a well placed complement could really be helpful.

On a side-note, based on the experience of others, I'm sure we'll get plenty of other advice like comments, well placed and otherwise.

Anyway, I guess we just wanted to say that OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE AWESOME AND WE WANTED TO THANK YOU IN ADVANCE because we might be too tired after the fact.