these are the special times

Now that we are preparing our hearts, house, family, emotions, and all for another member to join our family- we are so thankful for the opportunity to be parents. Sometimes I feels as if I should pinch myself in amazement. Just two years ago Mike and I wondered what it would be like to be parents, questioned if we really could do it, desired children, and couldn't wait to meet our first- Graham. The last 19 months have been the most joyous times as a mom. I never knew being a mom could be so rewarding, such a gift, and most of all a daily teaching lesson of what and what not to do. Time has flown by, as I remember his first father's day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and 1st birthday bash.

In the next few weeks/days whatever God has in store for us- I am trying to cherish these sweet days with just Graham- just us. Don't get me wrong- I can't wait to meet my little girl and introduce her to so many, see what she looks like, and hold her for the first time- I am about to explode with excitement for her to really be here! I know once she is here, Graham will have to adjust to other sibling, and my attention will not be fully on him 24/7. It will be different for him and me. Any of you mom's who have gone through this feeling of bitter/sweetness- it's hard to put my finger on what I am feeling. I know the little things I am worried about will fall into place- just like they did when Graham came home and I had absolutely no clue what to do. It's amazing how quickly you forget the "baby" routines. How often to feed, more diaper changes, burping in the middle of feedings, swaddling, even though we've gone through all of this with our first- we have switch into toddler life, 3 meals a day, sippy cups, forks, real food, 10 hr sleeping nights, cruiser diapers, what a change! We can't wait to meet Miss Ellie and introduce her to

big brother Graham. I couldn't be more thankful to be a mom, there is nothing like it.