Just Can't Get Enough

So, I guess you could say we just can't get enough of these little guys...so, we're going to head to the hospital SOON to get another one. 

Owen: Big Big Brother

Rebecca: Big Sister

Several thoughts/attitudes are shaping how badly we want to bring this little baby girl home...

1) I am uber-uncomfortable. I really try not to complain because I know how undeservedly blessed we are to be able to have sweet healthy children seemingly at the drop of a hat, but let's just say it'll be GREAT to have this sweet baby girl on the outside of my body instead of the inside... Everybody at home is ready for me to be "back to normal" even if that new normal is sleepier and is always wearing an Ergo Baby. (On the down-side, I'll miss my nightly pitty foot-rubs from Kyle...wonder if I can make a deal so that those continue?)

2) We anticipate this year is going to be a tricky one. Tricky, busy, crazy, sleepless. You get the idea. Zone defense for toddlers + needy infant = 2 on 3. So, in my mind, let's get 'er done. Not that we really have any idea what any day has in store for us, but if our predictions are right and having 3 under 4 is a challenge, then we're ready to press on through and come out victorious (if not a little battered too) on the other side!

3) The kids - especially Owen - are super ready to meet her. We recently started talking in terms of DAYS away from meeting "baby sister" and when we do he actually gasps with excitement and his smile is as big as it can be and he says adorable and sweet things like "that will be SOOOO GREEAAT!".  We know Rebecca doesn't really know what's coming, but you see her (all on her own) feeding one of her "didi's" (baby's) and you know she is just going to LOVE having a little baby around. It is going to be so special to see them welcome her into our family together - each in their own way. They are going to be such a great big brother and big sister. 

It's popular to put this verse (James 1:17) on baby announcements...and how appropriate. We know this to be true, even before we meet her...

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from  the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.