fair fun!

It was a gorgeous day here on Saturday and because the fair was in town, we headed out after nap time for lots of fun! We had been watching the preparation for the fair for a week and had seen the ferris wheel go up, so Luke was determined to ride it! I was determined to get a Pronto Pup (pure deliciousness on a stick). Chad was up for showing the boys the old, super fast, cool car showroom and Charlie was up for anything! His eyes were huge and kept looking around at all the people, sights, lights and action. We opted not to bring the stroller and Charlie wasn't too thrilled with holding hands because he wanted to explore! But we managed to accomplish all we came to do and then some! It was a perfect day for food, family and fun at the fair!

Here's Charlie, taking it all in. . .

and Luke way up high on the ferris wheel. . .

Here's our awesome view from the tip top of the ferris wheel. . .

and here's Mommy, a little too giddy about her Pronto Pup--which was devoured in 15 seconds. . .

Daddy and Charlie finish the spinning dragon ride. . .

while Lukey takes a spin in a super fast race car. . .

Finishing the evening out with some cotton candy. . .

and LOTS of smiles!!!

what's left?

As you can see by this month's header, we are preparing for sleep. Strike that. We are trying to sleep now, so when new baby comes we will function without sleep. Strike that. Who functions without sleep? Not the Jackson family. We know what's coming. We've done this before. I so wish there was a way to store up sleep, you know like in a jar? So, that way, when we are lacking sleep, we can just pour some of it from the jar into our bodies and be good to go! But since that can't happen and my doctor told me to walk, walk, walk so this baby might come on his/her own, instead of being induced, I set my alarm earrrrly yesterday and did just that. Forget sleep. Just walk. Walking has to be one of THE most boring things to do in all the world. I very much prefer running, just not when I'm pregnant.

So, as I was walking, I found myself thinking about what's left to be done before baby comes. I really do not know. It seems like so much, but yet, nothing. We have our 3rd baby monitor now. Because our bedroom is downstairs and the boys sleep upstairs in different rooms, we have 2 different monitors. Now, we have 3--a new one for the nursery, though baby will be in our room for a bit. So, check--that's done. We have some diapers thanks to friends and purchases. Check, that's done. I mean, really, what else is there? I know I could google things to bring to the hospital, but I think that's the reason I had too much stuff or not the right stuff at the hospital the other times around. I know I am 4 weeks out from due date, but that's where my walking led my thoughts . . .help a girl out. . .What was your "must have" for the hospital? And, how did you prepare for your new little addition?