Not a feeling (but may or may not be accompanied by feeling). God's promise to you in spite of circumstances. "I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart." (NLT translation). Paraphrase: "Let Me cause you to have a quiet, peaceful, restful, tranquil heart and mind.". Paul opens His epistles "grace and peace". Used three times in John 20 as a greeting. Caesar Augustus heard of a man who slept peacefully each night and wanted to buy his bead: but it is about the man, not the bed. People sing, talk, and search for peace, but never receive the Prince. If you want peace, get to know the Prince. Jesus called the Prince of Peace (see Isaiah 9:6). A real experience for those who trust God. 8000 peace treaties formed, signed, and broken. 3100 years of recorded history, 286 years (8%) peace. Upon seeing his errant obituary, he decided to leave a better legacy) Nobel Peace Prize (created by Alfred Nobel, who invented dynamite. The most sought after experience (more than money, fame, power, status). Unemployment rate added to the inflation rate. Phrase coined by 1960s economic advisor to President Lyndon Johnson, Arthur Oaken. Abandon your cynicism for a moment and enjoy a cute couch-film. It won't make you pee yourself laughing or cry yourself to sleep or enlighten you but it should make you happy as it does for me every time I watch it. Not to mention that it actually DOES pack a lot of useful information regarding pregnancy without seeming like a health class video. This movie is sweet, funny, and easy to watch. Their emotions and development are hyperbolic but still believable for what this movie is - a comedy! As a pregnant woman I can easily relate to what seems (to some!) an exaggeration. That being said, I didn't find it difficult to identify and empathize with each character as the movie progressed. As in many comedies, the characters of "What to Expect" are more closely related to an archetype than actual people. 
Other ridiculous criticisms target the development of the characters and their portrayal of parental roles. If you want something to help you get rid of a box of Kleenexes try "The Notebook." "What to Expect" treats it's scenes of tenderness with respect (which I appreciated) but won't make you ball your eyes out. While the movie maintains a sense of levity throughout it is not lacking in emotion and empathy. It has been unfairly reviewed by others who describe it as sophomoric and shallow.
Even though I can almost quote every line I still smile in expectation for the scenes and moments that continue to crack me up. That isn't to say it is a gut- busting laugh-fest but it EASILY ranks higher than a chuckle. This movie is my favorite feel-good flick and 9 out of 10 times it's my go to for an easy late night comedy.
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