**31 weeks** Rachel Zipporah White

I can't believe we are already 31 weeks pregnant. If she was born today - she would survive! : ) what a blessing it is to be married to a man that loves babies as much as I do. We are anxiously awaiting her arrival. Knowing that there is more than likely 10 weeks left to go I am super excited and knitting up a storm. Newborn socks(aiming for 12 pairs, 3 socks down- 21 to go)Might make 12 pairs in each size, hats(finished them), blankets(2 in the works, 1 finished), thinking of making a layette with her own sweater and pants, diaper covers( I have three left to make, 7 made). I bought the fabric to make a baby wrap carrier... tho I do still want to buy a pretty one. haha! They are just sooo pretty. ANd seriously the only thing outside of crafts this mama like right now. I have this insane desire to collect up handmade baby carriers from around the world...to use and as heirlooms for my girls. I have three you know! : ) Joey bought me the coolest maya ring sling. I'm obsessed with owning  beautiful woven wrap and a welsh nursing shawl...but they are both super expensive so I don't think I will be obtaining either. Which isn't such a bad thing...It's like the bamboo sustainablebabyish fitteds I want... just an extra luxury and one that I Would probably feel guilty for owning. Makes my heart melt tho that my Joey got me a ring sling which was my first priority purchase for my Rachel.. Diapers are organized and I think...even without owning more fitteds and newborn imagine diaper covers, and some sets of diaper rite flats... we are ready to rock in that department. The only two things we have left to get are newborn clothes for my sweet girl( which Rebekah AND I are scheming to go in search of in about 5 weeks)and a medela calma bottle so the babies can feed her.( which I know Joey is going to buy me). It is nice to have everything I want for this baby ahead of time. Knowing we are readyt o rock and ready to hit the ground running with three kids 4 and under! It is super exciting to think of all the joy she is going to bring us as a family. Anyway, I have to start cleaning now but wanted to write about how excited we are for our sweet Zipporah to arrive for a bit.  My other babies are so enjoying life right now... From preschool to outdoor play we are rolling fun style! Lots of knitting and crocheting for them to...Moses is begging for green socks AND  a green hat made by mommy, Rebekah wants a pink blanket for her bed. Rahab needs a purple one for hers. Have a blanket started for joey. AND I am aspiring to make all three girls hand quilted tulip quilts this year...Joey doesn't know I want to finnish them this year. Also I want to make him several pairs of wool socks. : ) Have to keep my hands busy so my mind doesn't get to anxious for my Rachelz. : ) I love being a stay at home mama and wife. BLessed beyond belief!