As I go into this week, I have so many mixed emotions. We are going into the final week of being a family of 5. I am not even used to saying that we are a family of 5 and we are almost a family of 6. This little girl will most likely make her appearance this Friday or Saturday. CRAZY.
I have basically been in denial this entire pregnancy, acting as if it really isn't happening. And now all of a sudden the end is here and we are going to have another little running around. I am so nervous. Mostly because I have c-sections and I have a VERY active 11 month old who needs me sooo much and loves me sooo much and is sooo attached. I am so worried at the fact that I am not going to be the mom that he needs me to be. That I can't lift him for at least 4 weeks. (He weighs about 25 lbs.) I have constant thoughts of how am I going to get him into the high chair, the car seat, his crib, etc.
While we are excited for this little girl, we know that our lives will be turned upside for a while. So, if you call and I don't answer....you know why. I am really trying to prepare myself mentally for what life is going to be like for at least the next few months....CRAZY!! We know that this little girl is coming for a reason and that she will be a huge blessing to our family. I am actually really excited for Camden to have a playmate! He is always trying to play with the girls, but is just so small that they just get frustrated with him messing everything up. It will be nice as this little one grows to see them play together and become such good friends. In the end I know that we will be so happy that life worked out this way, but for now, the thought of how crazy life is going to be for a while is kind of overwhelming. The next time you hear from me it will probably be about a new baby!!!
On another note...the little guy is really trying to walk. He is getting really good, but is still pretty wobbly. He had his first really good fall this week. He was walking and fell right into the edge of a doorway. He got a pretty good goose egg right away and now about 5 days later, it is finally starting to go away. Here are a few pictures of him the night it happened.
Also this week, Macie received an award in school. Only 6 kids get this award throughout the school year and she was chosen this time. The award is called the "character award". It is given to a student who shows respect, kindness, is a good example, etc. They gave her the award at an assembly and she had no idea. She was so shocked and surprised and proud of herself. It was so fun to be there to watch her and to be able to talk with her about how special that award is. I am so thankful for good kids, who listen and have a desire to do good. (I did get a few pictures of this, but they are on my phone and I can't figure out how to get them to upload...so sorry).
3 comments:
Oh Becky! My children aren't that close together, but I totally understand the overwhelmed feeling! You are so awesome, and that mixed with a helpful husband and helpful kids--you can do it! Is anyone from your family coming out? And your ward family will be there, too. Enjoy!
Good luck with everything. I hope your delivery goes well and everything after!:)
My mom had four kids in about five years. She told me once that the first few years she wouldn't wish on her worst enemy, but she also said she wouldn't trade it for the world. My siblings and I are close, they are my best friends and it's been that way for a long time. My mom loves seeing how close her children are and seeing her grandchildren grow up together. So while there may be times of utter frustration, there is a big payoff in the end. P.S. Brinley is beautiful and I hope she gets to come home soon. :-)
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