A New Perspective...

We are huge readers in the McKay house. If you've been to our home (especially in the last few weeks) you'll see that every nook and cranny is filled with books. There are some books I read that seem "good" or "average" and others that are "extraordinary" and "life-changing." I want to share with you one of the "extraordinary" books that I'm currently reading: "One Thousand Gifts" by Ann Voskamp

Warning: I had tears streaming down my face within the first 50 pages. Her story is compelling and convicting, and has spurred me on to write my own list of 1,000 things. A list of 1,000 what? You'll have to read the book to find out exactly what I mean, because I've gotta spend time working on that list...

Childbirth Class

Saturday Will and I went to the Childbirth Class at Baptist Women's Hospital (where our little guy will be born in less than 8 weeks). I was so proud of my husband for making it through the 8 hours of class and the 45 minutes of childbirth videos (gross!). The nurses that taught the class were very knowledgable and helpful, but after hearing about all the things that could go wrong with the birth, epidural, C-section, etc., I definitely left more apprehensive about it all than I thought (but the nurses assured us moms that these feelings of nervousness were totally normal). The tour of the hospital, lists of what to pack, meeting the nurses, and meeting the other couples were the highlights of the class - overall, I'm so glad that we chose to go.

Ready or not, Liam will make his "grand entrance" in 8 weeks!