39 Weeks Pregnant and at peace with it all...

Today marks 39 weeks pregnant and while I am over people commenting on how big the bump is and feeling like I am taking up too much space wherever I go - I am at peace and taking the opportunity at every moment to enjoy life without the demands of a newborn.

I know that newborns are easy to bundle up and take with you and are generally not too demanding - when they demand something they usually want it now.

I found that aspect really hard to get used to last time - especially when as an adult person you are used to being able to set your own agenda and do things in your own time frame.

So this morning I went to the fruit and vege markets on the Southside of Canberra to grab a few things. I came across a recipe for some beautiful looking Honey Baked Pears that I wanted to try so I was picking up the ingredients for that plus a few other things.

I didn't realise that these markets had such a beautiful sunny aspect in the mornings and I spent close to an hour just sitting in the morning sun with a local newspaper and my coffee - literally soaking up the sun and quiet and me time. It truly was blissful and I am grateful for having that opportunity presented to me this morning.

I usually do my Fruit and Vege shopping at the supermarket and am continually dissapointed by the quality and variety available there - but after my trip this morning - where I was enamoured by the experience and loved soaking up the people and the surrounds - not to mention drooling over some of the gourmet goodies at the Deli - I think that I may have to spend every Thursday morning there doing my Fruit and Vege shop.

ps. I bought a whole pineapple which I intend to eat all by myself - apparently Pineapple can help Labor to get going. Love old wives tales...