Happy Anticipation

I have had an absolutely lovely, wonderful weekend. Sam is staying with us now until the baby decides to come, whenever THAT will be, so we've all just been taking advantage of the remaining calm before the storm. Yesterday Sean, Sam and I went Christmas shopping and managed to survive - the crowds weren't nearly as big as they normally are. We bought some last minute things we needed as far as baby gear, had our traditional mall meal of soft pretzels and cream cheese, and got my oil changed. The truly great thing is that the service guy could not get all of my vehicle information inputted into the system correctly because he said he had a new computer program he was trying to learn. After trying repeatedly, he turned to me and said, "You know, I remember you guys from last time you were here and that you had to wait for your car much longer than you should have. Here, take your keys; this one's on me." A FREE OIL CHANGE/TIRE ROTATION! A FREE VEHICLE SERVICE! I mean, how often does THAT happen?? He could have easily gone to get someone to help him with the computer or just written up a random bill of charges, but he insisted on sending me on my way. I seriously got a little tear in my eye because it just seems so rare to me that people perform a kind act here and there, and as cheesy as it sounds, I think it carries even more weight around the holidays. It just felt really good to have someone do something so nice. That theme pretty much carried throughout the rest of the weekend, as Sam has slaved over the stove making us delicious dinners, allowing the three of us time to sit around the table by the glow of the Christmas tree and piles of candles, telling stories, making plans and generally just enjoying one another's company. We've gone for long walks, lingered at Starbucks, watched movies, and today Sam and I capped it all off with a mani/pedi that was straight out of heaven - Sam's generous treat and such a relaxing and stress-free way to come to the end of my wonderful pregnancy. Tomorrow we begin a new week, wondering what the Christmas week will hold and when we will get to meet our sweet babe. I am so grateful for all that I have. I can never let myself forget how happy I am, making these precious memories before we bring home our daughter.