Pregnant Musings

To be given the gift of bearing a life within your womb, has to be one of God's most wonderful, humbling, tender and miraculous gifts! I feel so grateful that I am allowed to carry my babies in such an intimate way for nine months.

This pregnancy has certainly been different from my last. There has been more aches and pains, a longer bout with nausea and exhaustion that doesn't seem to go away.

However, this time around, there is a wonderful sense of familiarity that was missing from the first. The first time, I was so anxious about the future, about how I would handle being a mother, and mostly, I was terrified that somehow I wouldn't love the little one growing within me.

Now, I look at my beautiful daughter Rose Marie, who fills my days with songs, laughter and wonder and my heart thrills at what is to come! I may not know this little one, but I know that I will experience again, that ferocious love that wants nothing more that to love and protect the new life laying in your arms. I know that there will be moments of uncertainty, scary sicknesses, long nights, teething etc. But there will also be magical moments at 3:00 am that are only between myself and the baby. We will need one another like only a newborn and mother can. This little one will have the added benefit of having a big sister who is far more entertaining than mommy will probably ever be. My heart is so excited to meet this little one who responds to the voices of both his/her daddy and the squeals of the big sister. Already, the baby makes Rose laugh hysterically when she rests on my tummy and the baby kicks her to let her know that he/she is there.

This time around, I know that all of these movements I am feeling inside come from a little person, with his/her own personality, temperament, likes and dislikes and little quirks. I feel so privileged and honored to be the one to carry this little person and to be able to spend time to get to know, and more importantly to love, him/her.

I can't wait to meet you my baby! I long to hold you in my arms and kiss your sweet lips. For now, I will pay attention to your every move, hiccup and wiggle and dream about our future together. May God prepare all of our hearts for your very anticipated arrival!

What we have been up to

Here is a few of our latest happenings:

1) Today is Jake's 26th Birthday!!! (Rose Marie is going to Marmie's house for the weekend, so we can enjoy some time to ourselves before baby #2 comes along)

2) Rose Marie has made the switch from a crib to a big girl bed (thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Meza's generous gift!)

3) Rose Marie is now potty trained! She did it much faster than I anticipated, but I am grateful for that.

4) I am officially in my third trimester and feeling so much better! Thank you all for your prayers!!! Only about 10 weeks left to go!

We are back!

I promise, I am back for real now. I will not abandon you, dear blog, for this long again. So, here we are!

After the Silence...

Pictures!

I don't usually like to just fill my posts with pictures, but I know that recently I went through a phase where there were none at all. So I thought I might post some pictures of our recent summer "doings." Hopefully, I will have something semi-thoughtful to fill my posts with later. :) Hope you enjoy!

1) Cuddle time with Uncle Jacob, when he and Aunt Kate came for a wonderful visit!

2) Rose Marie and Uncle Jacob doing the "new" smile!

3) A birthday treat from Aunt Kate and Uncle Jacob...chocolate ice cream at Cold Stone!

4) Baking sweet treats together! This is one of my favorite activities to do with Rose Marie. It is so fun to watch her explore in the kitchen! Please note the aprons...they are a must according to Rose Marie.

5) Rose Marie's spicy swimsuit attire! She can't go to the pool without her sunglasses and hat! Thank you Aunt Maria and Uncle Corey for the awesome frog hat...now I need one so I can look as hot as she does.

6) Swimming together! I have one little person on my back and the other little one swimming in my tummy! Who could ask for more!

7) Pool Chicks!

The votes are in...

According to the poll, Rose Marie will have to get used to the idea of having a little brother! :) Thanks for playing everyone! We can't wait to see who is cooking in there! I guess we will know who wins in November...hopefully in time for Thanksgiving.

Happy Birthday Rose Marie!

Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter who is officially 2 years old today! I can't believe so much time has already come and gone. You bring so much joy into my life. You are my little companion, my tiny friend. I love our days together and our evenings as we snuggle you down to bed. Thank you for being the wonderful, amazing little girl you are. I love you Rose Marie! Happy Birthday!