Almost 35 weeks and I feel like I'm in the 1st trimester again. I have horrible heartburn and have to pee a lot, but I am trying to be thankful. I want to trust God in his plan for this child and I am praying for him already, even though he is not here yet, he is here to me!

I had two dreams lately about this baby...both were really good and I believe it was a preview of what he will look like. Hopefully I can get through at least 3 more weeks so he can be at a safe point to come out because of my history with early ones!!

It is so hot now..I thought it wouldn't ever feel like summer, well it sure has been!

It was my 3rd born son's birthday today; so amazed at how fast they grow. The big number 7 and he has the sweetest heart! We had cars cake and he got fun stuff from us and the grandparents.

Overall I think he had a really good day..there will be one more big surprise for him tomorrow!! (it's a bike and he has no idea..love it)

*Homemade Laundry Soap* (inspired from the duggars)
-This really works, but you must follow the directions exactly
Ingredients:

4  Cups - hot tap water
1  Fels-Naptha soap bar*
1 Cup - Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda**
½ Cup Borax

Directions:

-Grate bar of soap and add to saucepan with water. Stir continually over medium-low heat until soap dissolves and is melted.
-Fill a 5 gallon bucket half full of hot tap water. Add melted soap, washing soda and Borax. Stir well until all powder is dissolved. Fill bucket to top with more hot water. Stir, cover and let sit overnight to thicken.
-Stir and fill a used, clean, laundry soap dispenser half full with soap and then fill rest of way with water. Shake before each use. (will gel)
-Optional: You can add 10-15 drops of essential oil per 2 gallons. Add once soap has cooled. Ideas: lavender, rosemary, tea tree oil. *(I used vanilla oil)*
-Yield: Liquid soap recipe makes 10 gallons.
-Top Load Machine- 5/8 Cup per load (Approx. 180 loads)
-Front Load Machines- ¼ Cup per load (Approx. 640 loads)

I can't believe home school is around the corner along with a new baby!..doing some fun stuff with the kids this summer even though the weather has been wonky..hope it clears up soon so we can get going to the beach!