At 36 weeks and counting... literally

I reached 36 weeks today in my pregnancy and I am feeling all 36 weeks of it. The Braxton Hicks have started- typically later in the afternoon and early evening. I think it is my body's way of telling me to rest while I can! Baby Boy is still very active but he's starting to take a toll on my lower body/back, legs and ankles (SWOLLEN!). I am sleeping well thank goodness but I still make at least two nightly trips to the bathroom at 12:30 a.m. and 4:3o a.m. respectively each night. There are some things I have yet to get done that in the scheme of things don't really matter but I would still like to tackle while I can in between periods of rest. Most of these things relate to the baby and Christmas so I know they will work themselves out one way or another. Iain has been keeping up with the bulk of the housework, chores and playing/bathing Callum so I can relax, especially after work. Yes, I won't miss working for a few weeks once leave begins in December. This is likely true until I realize that the real work is at home and I'm ready for a good cup of coffee and brief adult conversation. Once leave begins, I am hoping for one day to do nothing before the little one arrives and maybe a second day to bake some Mocha Frosted Drops. Callum's newest obsession is Christmas trees so he'll be thrilled when we put our's up immediately following Thanksgiving. I hope to post pictures soon!