Another Knot Tied

Over the weekend we attended the highly anticipated wedding of our friends (BP & AP).  Alcohol was flowing, food was plentiful, friends were everywhere, conversation was humorous and the dance floor was ablaze.  Although my wife was eight and a half month pregnant at this time, she was moving like a back up dancer on soul train, one that they would always pan to right before a commercial break.  My warnings of overexertion were ignored as usual so instead of policing her activity I joined the fun.  Once home and neck deep in to an inebriated slumber, my wife smacks me to mild consciousness and says in a panicked winded voice “I’m having a contraction!”  A faint rush of panic surged through my system providing me enough energy to raise my head, open one eye and ask how far apart they are, she told me it was just one so far.  I asked her if there was anything I could provide her and to let me know if I should get anything ready, she told he to sit tight and will let me know if more contractions follow.   With that said I fell back in to the abyss that I was able to crawl out of.  When I came to later on in the morning and realized what had happened earlier, I jumped up and checked on my wife, she was asleep next to me but opened her eyes as if she felt me starring at her.  “Just the one?” I asked. “Yes” she replied while smiling in a sarcastic manner and adding “Aren’t you lucky”.  I answered by falling back on to my pillow and letting out a massive sigh of relief. I figured the contraction was brought on by all the activity from the prior night along with her swollen feet and ankles.

Our Nursery has almost reached completion and could be fully functional if needs are raised.  As of right now there is much debate surrounding a tree that is being constructed, which if all goes as planned will serve as a nightlight.  Time will tell.  Excitement surrounding the final product is at an all time high considering the amount of secrecy that is being kept from our friends and family regarding the room.  With the Fourth of July just around the corner and the possible availability of some free time we hope to finish the nursery before it’s new inhabitant arrives.  With a little luck everything will go as planned.