Give thanks

Make that three. Three cheese grins. Three chewboos. Three stair-steps.

It's true! We are expecting a new baby in May. It seems so far away and YET... sheesh!-- it's already November???? WHAT?

I am feeling well. Tired, but not too sick thankfully! A little apprehensive about having "three", but today I brought the girls to visit our friend and her 6 week old baby, and I enjoyed it so much. The girls admired the new baby (but were more interested in torturing their two cats), and seemed to be okay with Mommy holding her :) So sweet... Three will be thrice the hard work, but thrice the blessings.

So far, I'd like to wait to find out the gender. I found out with both V. and S., which was a ton of fun-- a much-anticipated "pick me up" right in the middle of those long, nine months. But I've always admired those who could serenely wait and be surprised. I've always wanted to experience the "surprise" effect. But then I DO love being prepared, mentally and as far as having gender appropriate clothes is concerned. Plus, since I drive myself BONKERS with the "name game," I really like having to worry about only one set of names, instead of two. I can't imagine how much badgering I'll be doing with Job for the next seven months... "What should we name the baby? Boy names? Girl names? C'mon, we gotta figure this OUT!" I'll try hard not to.

The Christmas sewing projects are not really happening at the moment. I'm readjusting my expectations, reevaluating my true motives and thinking wholistically about my own sanity and the well-being of my family. When I get too ambitious, I put a lot of responsibility on Job, and place some lofty expectations on the kids. So, for now, I'll plan on making a few things that I promised, and the rest.... I'll probably purchase from the store :) *gasp* Because I don't think everyone in my family will need an apron and some matching potholders.

Please keep me and the wee one in your prayers, as well as the rest of the family. Keep warm, stay cozy!

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