Ohh boy =)

This week was definitely an exciting week for us! =) Proud to say, we found out a few days ago at my ultrasound that we are having a BOY! I could not believe my ears when the ultrasound tech told us that our little peanut is a boy. I had to ask her over and over again if she was sure, because I was so sure it would be another girl! Like 99% sure! I am so pumped, because now we will have one of each.. though I must admit I am a little nervous, because even though I do have a brother, I don't know TOO much about raising boys, but from what I hear, it is wonderful & crazy all at the same time! (I gotta admit though, I hate it when people tell me things like "Oh, boys are so much more work than girls, etc....) Um, I know friends with little boys whose sons are more gentle-mannered & 'easy' than my daughter, ok? Let me tell you, Lilly is an energizer bunny that does not run out of batteries all day long.. ask anyone...tiring, but I love her!

Anyway, Rich was beaming & was grinning from ear to ear, because of course he was hoping for a boy! But most of all, I was so happy & thankful to see that our little man is growing just as he should, healthy & strong. Even if something was 'wrong', we would still love him, no matter what. But I know it is every parent's hope that when they see their little miracle on screen during their ultrasound, they hope for that reassurance that everything is in its place, growing properly & perfectly. =)

As thrilled as I am that we're having a boy, I feel so blessed that I already have a girl. Lilly is my world! I LOVE having a daughter, loove it. I think our connection is so strong partially due to Rich being deployed.. even though I was with family, she was really all I had that was a piece of him with me. And now that we live in a new area & hardly know anyone, I'm the only one that she talks to/plays with while Daddy's away at work or school all day.. she is definitely a momma's girl. I love being her mom; I know it sounds mushy when I express how much I love her all the time, but being a mom is truly the best thing in the world, yet the hardest, most important, & most sacrificial. And I know that my heart will only double in size when her baby brother arrives in May. =)