Time for another blogging session

Well, it's been about a month, so time to post another blog. This has been a busy week for us here in the Galat household. Bryan has been wrapping up the summer program at work, which means later nights for this week. Usually I'm fine with this, but this week, feeling extremely pregnant and tired, has been exhausting. Thankfully, I've had 2 days with babysitting help to get all of my "stuff" taken care of around town. The girls have been in their second round of swim lessons and doing an even better job than the first time. They are in the same class this session, which I was unsure of, but they seem to encourage and motivate one another.
I am now 35 weeks along in this pregnancy and I've been stopped by a few women (I hope they've been sent to me by Jesus himself) in the grocery stores claiming that I won't make my due date and that Jackson will be born early. One woman even stopped me to tell me I was having a boy, asked me when my due date was (Sept.7) and proceeded to tell me that I would have the baby in August AND that she's never been wrong about these things. (Bryan wonders how that could be as she doesn't know us and can't follow up) I pray she is right and have been praying since for an August 24/25 baby as I'd like to be home to watch Riley ride the school bus on her first day of Kindergarten later that week. God's timing is perfect, I know, but can I go ahead and claim the day and cover it in prayer:)
I also had to do another fasting blood work test today for my blood sugar. The last one was well in the normal range, but I think they like to keep me on my toes and away from the Friendly's sundaes. I had about an hour of contractions last night and panicked as I have not packed a bag for the hospital or warned all of our neighbors and friends that they will be getting a call from us begging for help with our children. So, this afternoon was spent doing laundry of all things baby, pulling out all the bottles and accessories, getting out the car seat, and starting to pack a bag for the hospital.
We've been fortunate to see some great friends this summer too. We drove up to Albany, NY to see the Sommerville family. I'm so glad we had the chance to visit with them! Plus, the most talked about event this week by my children was a visit from a sweet girlfriend of mine from Atlanta. She was up visiting family in Mass. and made the effort to drive down to see us for the day! The girls had a fantastic time playing with her son and look forward to future playdates at their house over Thanksgiving week. And...Yes, Melissa, the popcorn probably wasn't the best idea, but the kids had a great time playing in it, didn't they? Where was the camera? :)
This summer has really flown by and I'm not looking forward to letting go of my oldest child as she begins Kindergarten in a few weeks. It's a bitter sweet time for me and I continue to ask myself, should I be homeschooling? I just want to hang on to her as long as possible! She's so excited to go and she's my social butterfly, so I can't be fearful, just hold her up in prayer.
Let us know what you've been up to this summer! We love each of you!