24 Weeks and Growing Strong!

Well, here it is!!! 24 Weeks- and although it seems we have come a long way, we still have quite a bit to go. 16 weeks, and I know time will fly by but it seems like it just cant get here soon enough! I was in the kitchen cooking dinner tonight and I really felt like my belly was so tight, like my skin would rip if it had to stretch anymore. I tried to bend over to pick something off the floor and I felt like there was a hard stick inside of me that wouldnt let me bend in half. I honestly can't imagine what these next few weeks will bring.
I have to say, I absolutely LOVE being pregnant! I love feeling her move and knowing I am growing our little daughter inside my belly. It is the coolest feeling ever. I cant wait to kiss her little fingers and toes and snuggle with her. I (obviously) think about her every day. I feel bad for Felix because he can't experience what I get to, but when I asked him if he wishes he could he said NO WAY!!!
Our house is coming along....slowly. Our bathroom has been tiled, all of the fixtures are installed, and we even got a final coat of paint on today. I think tomorrow- or soon- we are putting up the trim and painting the ceiling, and then the bathroom will be done. Felix has asked the contractor to start working on our wood floors in the living room & dining room. I think I might cry tears of joy when the floors are done- I can't imagine them looking the way I want them too, all smooth and shiny..... but they are supposed to, and if they actually come out that way when all is said and done it will be something that I will appreciate for all the years that we are living here. I certainly will never take ANYTHING for granted in this house!!!!!!!!! It has been - and still is- a long road, but has made me appreciate every little thing- even the simplest little things like having bedroom doors and light switch covers on the walls!!!!!