I've been MIA...but for good reason. We have definitely had a lot going on at our house and in May 2011, there will be a new kind of crazy as we welcome a brand new blessing! We recently found out that we have a Baby Jackson on the way. We have had the ultrasound and heard the heartbeat. I think we kept our emotions about having another baby calm at first almost as a defense mechanism because we know so much can happen. But...now that we have heard his/her heartbeat, the thought of becoming the Jackson Five is becoming much more real. There are days when I am thrilled and then there are days when I'm overwhelmed and anxious. I sometimes feel like I have no control over the two that I have so adding a third is a wonderful & scary thought all at the same time. Ava doesn't know yet because 9 months will be an eternity of "Mommy, when is the baby coming?" if we tell her right now. She will be so excited. Of course we do not care at all whether this baby is a boy or a girl. We will take what God gives us and welcome him or her with lots of hugs and kisses. Thankfully, I have an amazing husband who doesn't feel like we have to have a boy to complete our family. Here is a small warning....we find it very offensive when people say, "We are praying for a boy this time." Last time I checked, we don't get to special order our children. Let's all pray for a healthy baby instead.
I would post a picture of the ultrasound if I had a clue how to use our ancient scanner but that's not going to happen.
Here are a few fun photos of the girls.
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| Ava getting a high five from her Daddy after she scored. |
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| The kids have so much fun with Kevin. He is great with all of them. |
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| The girls have become very attached. And, this is what happens to Ava's hair when we don't fix it. Hello frizz!! |
