Thursday, October 22, 2009

4 purple toenails

Right now, I have 4 purple toenails. I'm painting one finger or toe nail everyday to count down until my due date. I learned as a kid from my awesome Mom that there is fun to be had, even when going through something that is hard. When I was 11, my Dad spent nearly all of December and the entire month of January in Germany on business, and my Mom had us make a paper snowflake for each day he would be gone, then we took one down from hanging on the wall each day. I've counted down with a paper chain until the end of college semesters, and stickers on a chart until my bro came home from his mission, I've counted down with rocks in a jar or paper flowers on the wall. But today, I have 4 purple toenails. I hope none of them fall off. :)

4 comments:

Grandma Turtle said...

What happens if you go a day or two past 20?... you'll paint your ears, nose, knees, knuckles, or what?? :)

Kyle and Tiffany said...

Cute idea! You're so close. I'm excited to see pictures of the precious little newborn. Having two kids is SO much fun...a little trying somedays, but fun nonetheless. I love you, Ang! Good luck with everything.

HunsakerMama said...

If I go over my allotted number of toe/fingernails, I'll probably feel about like ripping one out each day thereafter! :) Ha, ha!

Charisse said...

Good luck on your final stretch!! I love your countdown!!