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I can't really think of any good things to blog about, and I'm blaming that on my pregnant brain. So, right now, at 6AM on a Sunday, when all of you are asleep (except perhaps those of you with newborns, or pregnancy insomnia, or really strange ideas of when it's fun to go workout), I am going to make another top 10 list.

And since I was awake, feeling this child move, thinking about how much I am ready to not be pregnant anymore, the list is entitled...

"Top 10 things I am looking most forward to after delivering this baby." (Once again omitting the things that would be TMI, and believe me, they exist. And also, I'll try not to make it just the exact opposite of my "10 worst things about pregnancy" list.)

10. Not having to anticipate what my new life with a child will be like anymore. I don't like anticipating cause it takes patience or something. This is why I always found and opened my Christmas presents early, why I try to figure out all surprises ahead of time, and probably why I can't keep secrets.

9. Losing 20 lbs in one day. I mean, seriously, who wouldn't think that was fun?

8. Warm weather. Okay, this has less to do w/ not being pregnant anymore, and more to do with time passing. But seriously, highs in the 30s? NOT FUN!

7. SHOPPING IN REGULAR STORES! I am convinced that EVERYTHING for sale at any non-maternity store looks cuter when you're pregnant because you can't have it. In addition to this, I am looking forward to wearing the non-maternity clothes that are already in my closet. I told Matt yesterday, "Henry and I are going to do a lot of shopping!" He was like, "Awesome."

6. Not having to worry or think about my caffeine intake. (Knock on wood. Cause even though it won't hurt the baby, it might still affect his sleep or stomach or something... via mommy milk.)

5. Laying down and sleeping (obviously not very much for awhile) in any position that I want including on my stomach and my back.

4. RUNNING. Never thought I'd ever have a problem with not being able to run, but oh my goodness, I cannot wait to run, uninhibited by my pregnant body. (I may be inhibited by the stroller I have to push or something, but that's okay.) Sad that I probably have to wait 6 more weeks after I deliver to do this.

3. Seeing how the baby will change the family dynamic. (My bro in laws and sis in laws will be first time aunts and uncles. My sister and I will both be moms now, etc.) I think it will be fun to watch everyone respond to the change.

2. Getting to understand that whole parent-child love thing. You know how everyone says that they can understand God's love so much more after having a kid. I am excited to experience that.

1. Meeting Baby Boy and getting to see him and know him and hold him and love him, of course!