While I was ready for another boy (which would have been a wonderful blessing, I adore my boys) my husband was sure this one was a girl and he is reveling in the fact that he was right.
Sometimes when you face a season of one disappointment after another it doesn't seem real when there is finally joy without measure. We have had to make a decision several times to agree with the joy of the season and not try to put a damper on it in any way. It's just joyful, joy upon joy!
Amazing
So the boys are getting used to the idea as well. Ethan was sure he wanted another brother, to keep the boys dominant in our family, but he has a twinkle in his eye when he thinks of all the ways she will adore and look up to him and Micah. Micah is sure we need to buy every pink girly toy we see right now.... when I assure him she won't be here for a while, and when she does get here it will be a while until she plays with toys he isn't quite ready for the wait.
We are still trying to settle on a name, but I think this time is different because there are so many that we do like. I guess we may just have to wait until we meet her to know who she really is.
One of my girlfriends put it best when she rejoiced with us and said "Beauty for Ashes".
Indeed!
