Oh my aching back...

Being pregnant isn't fun. With Smasher I really had it pretty easy as far as the aches and pains went. I'm not so lucky this time around. 8 has really taken a toll on me physically. I'm sure I'll be fine once she gets here, but it's going be a rough 7 and a half months. I'm sure the next two and half won't be comfortable either. I can not seem to get comfortable no matter what I do. I toss and turn all night in the recliner because if I lie down in the bed on my side, my legs and hips feel like they're on fire. It's just a big mess. I can't wait for her to be here. I've kind of forgotten how it feels to actually get to sleep beside my husband.

Smasher is teething. He's in pretty good spirts considering how he feels. But I know the poor guy has got to be hurting something awful. He just looked so tired and hurt today and was crying for no apparent reason at one point. That's just not like him. He was running a little bit of fever but that seems to be gone now. He's at my aunt's for the time being since The Hubby and I have a bible study to attend tonight.

So, this bible study, 133. It's a really good group and I'm really enjoying the people in it. I feel like God is really blessing us and bringing really great people into the group. Last week we had 11 people. We had to pull chairs from all over the coffee shop. I feel like this group is really doing some great things and I feel like my participation in it is bringing me closer to God. Being close to God used to be something I had no problem with. But lately, I've had a few hiccups and I don't like it. I just feel a million miles away from Him and find myself having trouble really listening and doing what God wants me to do. I feel like this group though is pulling me back towards Him and where I should be. It's under some really good leadership. The guy is someone I've known for a long time and can really trust. The Hubby and I actually met through this guy and so I know he means a lot to us. Actually we met for the purpose of putting together a group and so the fact that it's garnering this much of a response is amazing to us and we both feel so blessed to be a part of it and really get to know some incredible people along the way. Everyone in the group helps the others to grow, I think. I'm just excited. I know sometimes Thursday gets here and I'm really tired from being with Smasher all week or I don't feel good because of the pregnancy and I really just want to veg out at home, but the fact is, I feel better when I go. I feel like I'm their for a purpose and that God is using the group as a way to speak to me. Maybe I just need to start listening!

Oh yeah, rediscovered a new favorite food today!!! Jasmine rice and terriyaki sauce!!! Smasher discovered the rice with dried pineapple and banana. He loved it!!! Healthy snacks make happy moms!!!

So, for now, auf weidersehen....