A big day

     First off: no baby yet. Today is our official due date, but there is not much sign of him/her wanting to make a move anytime soon. But it could happen in an hour. Or two weeks. Meg is doing great and finished two beautiful baby blankets (one knit and one crocheted) yesterday, so we expect  that that might trigger some action. We'll see. All in all, she's a happy, healthy momma.
     We've now crossed back over in terms of energy levels as the radiation has finally caught up to me and fatigue has set in. If feeling tired is the worst of the side effects I'll suffer from these treatments, then I'll happily take it and get some rest. I have my final two treatments today and Monday. Hard to believe. Time has really flown by.
    John and Karen (Meg's parents) arrived a few days ago, and it's been great to see them. They've settled in nicely, and when my parents arrive on Monday, our 7 + 1 Vancouver Christmas family will be complete for a couple of weeks.
    Speaking of my parents, big congrats go out to my Dad today, who after more than 40 years in the Engineering and Transportation Industry, including positions with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, the Toronto Transit Commission, and most recently with McCormick Rankin Corporation, will RETIRE a happy and healthy man. My mom says he's like a little kid just let out of school for summer holidays, and he can't wait to meet his new grandchild. He worked his butt off for his family for all of these years, and somehow still managed to attend incessant hockey games, cottage weekends, and everything else his boys were doing. And kudos to my Mom for managing to work, raise the kids, AND put up with him all this time! He'll spend his retirement watching the blue herons on the dock at Sturgeon Lake, fishing, and visiting with his growing family.

Nice Fish Dad!

     So we'll let you know when this thing gets borned. Until then, enjoy the holiday season, and the people you've gathered around you. We'll be doing the same.