Waiting for Tillie

My first act in parenting Tillie? Giving her the space she needs to take her time. Tristen was such a surprise at 37.5 weeks that I've been ready now -- at work, at home -- for a month. It's hard not to be impatient.

All of us are eager to meet her. Last Saturday morning, there was a baby crying out on the sidewalk in front of our house. Tristen, who had still been sleeping, lept out of bed and came running out to the living room as if it were Christmas morning: "Where are you?! Is she here?! Did Tillie come?!"

Meanwhile, for those of you who have been asking after belly pictures, which I NEVER would have done if it weren't for Molly, her enthusiasm, and her photography skills....