Where has time gone?

Wow, I can't believe it's been since June that I've updated my poor family blog. Although I do have to say the summer went by quickly. We had a lot going on. In August I ended up in the hospital with preterm labor. They gave me a shot, and some medication and sent me on my merry way, well, the nurse did inform us that it would probably affect the actual date of when this baby came, and so far, she's right! I am 39 weeks pregnant (as of Sunday) and am only having contractions that are not consistent. This will be the first pregnancy that I have carried the child full term! (If I go until the 12th). Mia was a day early, Ashlee was 7 days early, Mikey was 16 days early, and Giovanni was 12 days early. I trust that the Lord has a reason, and am just wanting His will to be done! The kiddies have started a new school year, Mia is in 7th grade and is overloaded with homework, which of course daddy and I don't mind. Ashlee is in 3rd grade and really likes her teacher. Mikey started preschool this year too, (Oh and the three of them attend the same school. It's a Christian school that goes from Preschool - 12th grade). Frankie and I have seen a huge difference in Mikey's demeanor since he has started school. He's definitely growing right before our eyes, but we are very proud of the little boy he is becoming. His teacher, Mrs. Gonzales, says he is such a pleasure, always polite, and very cautious of others around him. (I wonder if she is really talking about our son, or if she just says that to every parent). :) Needless to say we are very excited to hear he is adapting to the whole school thing very well. (Daddy wasn't very fond of going to school at that age). Daddy has been taking him to school this past week for me since I am sick, and ready to have Cristiano, but I can't wait to get back to taking him. We have great conversations on the way to. Giovanni is enjoying the along Mommy and me time, but is definitely excited when it's time for Mikey to come home. He is always the first to run to Mikey when we get inside his classroom. A lot of times Giovanni will even grab Mikey's backpack for him! As of now, we are all just anxiously awaiting for the arrival of our new son, Cristiano Gianni.