All's Quiet on the Uterine Front

Well folks, not a lot to report yet. Today is officially Moose's due date, and while we've had a few minor rumblings, they seem to have subsided and birth does not seem imminent. We honestly were counting on him arriving early, as Ezra did, so we're kind of on pins and needles at this point. Tomorrow does seem like a definite possibility. Noni and Katy -- i.e. our babysitter and doula -- arrived yesterday.

Ash continues to exhibit superhuman strength and spirit, practically never complaining even though there is an impatient person pressing hard on her pee area 24-7. We even managed to entertain this morning, with Mara, Nate and young Mikaela joining us for brunch. Ezra and Mikaela legitimately played together -- probably the most cooperative play I've ever seen Ezra engage in. It was most gratifying.

Ezra, meanwhile, remains dimly aware that big changes are afoot. He's having a lot of fun in the meantime, including a new interest in song:

His evolving language skills are opening windows into his developing mind. A week or two ago, I was sitting on the reclining chair (a very generous anniversary gift from Ashley!), and he lifted my shirt a little and pointed to my bellybutton. "Baby in there?" he queried. "No, only mommy has a baby in her belly." "What's in there?" "What do you think is in there?" He paused a moment and thought. Then he smiled. "Dreams! Dreams in there!" I was, and am, stunned. Who's to say he's wrong?

We intend to rekindle the blog fires soon, including updates on labor and birth. So stay tuned for the latest, and wish us luck!

Much love,

Gabe, Ash, Ez and Moose