We went for our ultrasound yesterday. Now, we have found out the gender with the last two and sometimes people have strong opinions about this. I don't think that it should be a big issue for discussion outside of you and your husband, there is no right or wrong answer I think, unless you are doing it to abort a certain gender, and well, I am not even going to get started on THAT issue. Anyway, for me, well, a surprise is a surprise no matter when you receive it and I would be happy to wait till baby is in my arms, but my husband LOVES to know at the ultrasound. And I mean like a little kid at Christmas LOVES it. :) I personally think it helps him feel way more connected to this little life, it just mentally makes is all more real and exciting for him.
SO we found out #3 and it is another BOY!!
I kept thinking of a line from a hymn that says "Whatever my God ordains is right". Of course I am human, and I am female and there was a small part of me that was hoping the lady would say girl, but when she said 'boy' I felt nothing but a surge of joy and thankfulness. I just have this overwhelming idea that God knows, like really knows what is best for OUR family, (and for each family in that case) and each child is picked just for us, for what God wants to do for us, and with us and through us and our children. And so far He has chosen boys! This makes me feel excited, and confident, that this is what God has ordained for us, and it is right. Sometimes it is hard for people who don't know God to understand why we wouldn't be disappointed by this news, or they ask if we will still 'try' for a girl. All I can say is that we don't 'try' for a gender, we love children, we think they are a gift, boy or girl, we are just happy to receive that gift from the Lord.
So there you have it, we will have a small quiver of boys and as we anticipate this newest one's arrival, we now have to agree on a name. Any suggestions are welcome, we used our two absolute favourites that we BOTH loved, and now we are totally stumped.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012
So I can't believe it is 2012 already. We went to bed at 10:30pm New Years Eve, cause when your kiddos wake up at 6am it takes the fun out of midnight. :)
We had a very low key Christmas season, which is nice. Lots of family time. Christmas day was good minus the massive headache that came on in the afternoon and as we do gifts in the evening it was hard for me to feel 'engaged' but it was still fun with the boys. I loved having church in the morning, felt like it brought everything into the right perspective, as what else should the day be about but Christ. Wish they did that every year.
I have few resolutions for the new year, would love to see lots of changes in my life but feel they are going to be slow one step process kind of things and a big list just get's overwhelming. Although last years was simple as well. I didn't get through the entire half the Bible like I meant to, am a bit behind, but still intend to finish reading through this year. And I did read 25 books, which I was very happy about and felt it was a good way to use my spare time.
My soul is feeling thirsty for more of God. When I go long periods without reading my Bible regularly I start to feel like I am starved inside. Make any sense? I just feel like the cup is empty and in great need of replenishment and I am thankful for that desire that pushes me on, into the Word, and seeking more of Him.
The belly is growing!! This life inside me becomes for real to me each day. I have lots of thoughts as I try to mentally prepare for it's birth, and what that 'birth' will look like and where it will take place. This could be a whole other post, it might take some writing for me to process all this. Likely I will not get to deliver in this small town, which makes me sad, but I am so happy to have a doctor here for most of this pregnancy and a fantastic doctor at that.
We love love LOVE this house. Minus it not having a double sink (why would you even make a single one anyway?) it has so many windows, is so full of light, I have my own laundry room!!! and there are NO stairs!!!! It's wonderful, even in all it oldness. (if that is even a word) It came at the right time though, my expectations of what kind of house we would have first were very lofty, (i.e. ganite counters, tile/wood floors, obviously newish etc.) my expectations changed and lowered and even what I desire of consider 'necessary' in a house changed over the years of apartment living, and I am thankful for a house I would have considered a more of a 'shack' 5 years ago. God is good, and I am thankful he doesn't allow us to stay the same. ;)
Anyway, I will leave you with some pictures of the last month, sorry no belly pictures yet, but I am sure they will come. :)
Reading books while sitting in baskets with a friend. :)
Puzzles with Grandma in the new living room.
The flour was 'snow' :) Beautiful messes
Street children at the Bethlehem Walk, fun times!
Cold walks, or at least for me, the boys are always very cozy. :)
"The Slide" (Soren is still not walking, but he will climb NO problem!)
Soren DIVING down the slide! (This child concerns me, much for active and dare-devilish then T ever was)
Grown up haircut
We had a very low key Christmas season, which is nice. Lots of family time. Christmas day was good minus the massive headache that came on in the afternoon and as we do gifts in the evening it was hard for me to feel 'engaged' but it was still fun with the boys. I loved having church in the morning, felt like it brought everything into the right perspective, as what else should the day be about but Christ. Wish they did that every year.
I have few resolutions for the new year, would love to see lots of changes in my life but feel they are going to be slow one step process kind of things and a big list just get's overwhelming. Although last years was simple as well. I didn't get through the entire half the Bible like I meant to, am a bit behind, but still intend to finish reading through this year. And I did read 25 books, which I was very happy about and felt it was a good way to use my spare time.
My soul is feeling thirsty for more of God. When I go long periods without reading my Bible regularly I start to feel like I am starved inside. Make any sense? I just feel like the cup is empty and in great need of replenishment and I am thankful for that desire that pushes me on, into the Word, and seeking more of Him.
The belly is growing!! This life inside me becomes for real to me each day. I have lots of thoughts as I try to mentally prepare for it's birth, and what that 'birth' will look like and where it will take place. This could be a whole other post, it might take some writing for me to process all this. Likely I will not get to deliver in this small town, which makes me sad, but I am so happy to have a doctor here for most of this pregnancy and a fantastic doctor at that.
We love love LOVE this house. Minus it not having a double sink (why would you even make a single one anyway?) it has so many windows, is so full of light, I have my own laundry room!!! and there are NO stairs!!!! It's wonderful, even in all it oldness. (if that is even a word) It came at the right time though, my expectations of what kind of house we would have first were very lofty, (i.e. ganite counters, tile/wood floors, obviously newish etc.) my expectations changed and lowered and even what I desire of consider 'necessary' in a house changed over the years of apartment living, and I am thankful for a house I would have considered a more of a 'shack' 5 years ago. God is good, and I am thankful he doesn't allow us to stay the same. ;)
Anyway, I will leave you with some pictures of the last month, sorry no belly pictures yet, but I am sure they will come. :)
Reading books while sitting in baskets with a friend. :)
Puzzles with Grandma in the new living room.
The flour was 'snow' :) Beautiful messes
Street children at the Bethlehem Walk, fun times!
Cold walks, or at least for me, the boys are always very cozy. :)
"The Slide" (Soren is still not walking, but he will climb NO problem!)
Soren DIVING down the slide! (This child concerns me, much for active and dare-devilish then T ever was)
Grown up haircut
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