Sunshine

So when getting Sunshine dressed today a pair of pants he has had on recently seemed a little short to me, so we measured him on the wall where we 'keep track' of our kids' growth only to find out that he has grown almost an inch since October 7th!  That explains why the child is eating like a horse!  But before I told him how big he was getting he told me how he knew he was getting bigger, 'and you know why Mommy?' as he lifts his pant leg and says, 'because look how much hair I have on my legs!'  Haaahaa, that cracks me up!  I asked him if that means he is getting big and he said yes...and then I asked him who said that hair on your legs meant you were getting big...'Um, I don't know, I just figured that is what it meant!'

Life stays interesting with the four kids God has blessed us with, that is for sure!

One Year Ago Today....

Last Year on November 17th, we had a VERY exciting day! 

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The above crazy lady was doing dances in my belly...as we watched her on the big screen while we discover she was a SHE!  I still remember right after the ultrasound tech. said "it's a GIRL" the first thing I did was look at Princess' face to see what she thought!  She was thrilled and her eyes were all big and her smile was HUGE!  I then, of course, looked to Handsome and he was excited and then Sunshine...he had a very sad face!  What a difference a year will make!  Cupcake started off this 'special' day with a bang...we ended up having to give an early morning bath and start a load of laundry with her crib sheets, PJ's, and blankets because she had waited a few days to mess her pants!  I cannot imagine being more blessed.  Cupcake has been a wild spirit but at the same time a very easy baby!  God has blessed us richly!  I am thankful for that!

Click HERE for my post from November 17th, 2010!!!

7 Months 19 days....

7 Month 19 Days:
The amount of time that passed from when Mama found out she was pregnant with you until the time she was able to hold you in her arms...August 1st was a Sunday and I took the test that morning as we were rushing around getting ready for church.  I used the 'guest' room rather than the master because Daddy was taking a shower and I remember running up to him with the test in hand and just showing him because I had no words...nothing, I had no idea what to say!  I was excited and shocked.  You see Mama had been told by several doctors that I was no longer able to have children because I was no longer ovulating....so how could I be pregnant.  It was one of the plain tests that just used lines.  So we decided that after church I would run pick up a digital one...in less than 30 seconds that one showed the beautiful word "Pregnant"!  But my excitement soon turned to fear....what if this little one joins her 4 siblings in heaven?  What if this ends in another miscarriage and another one of my babies I have to wait to meet until after my life on earth is over?  Praise the Lord that wasn't the case! 

Today is November 6th, you are now officially 7 months and 19 days old.  While I know you exsisted inside of me for several weeks before I knew you were there....it is something to me that you have been in my arms as long as I knew you were inside of me!  There are times I wish I could feel your kick just one more time....but most of the time I am so excited that you are here and not inside any more!  You see my saying all throughout my pregnancy was, "I am just ready to meet her, I know how to care for and love a baby once they are born...but this pregnancy stuff I am unfamiliar with!" 

I know the 7 months and 19 days has gone my much quicker since you have been more than the time before! 

Thank you Lord, for sending us our healthy and precious Cupcake!