Two weeks ago we surprised everyone with the big news that baby number four was on the way. This was a huge surprise to Andy and I. We like to plan, and this was not in our plans for awhile. We always wanted four kids, but honestly weren't ready for it now. Yes, we are excited, but at the same time it makes me sad. I'm not ready for this chapter be over in our lives quite yet. The baby stage isn't an easy one, and I am told all the time by others that they are cute, but they are glad that chapter is over for them. I don't know if I will ever think that way. I don't like the sleepless nights, not being able to escape for more than three hours because someone is wanting to eat, preparing to go anywhere is a pain, doing things one handed around the house, back aches, and so on. I will completely miss feeling another human being kick inside of me, the amazing moment in the delivery room when you hold your baby for the first time, the snuggles, their first smile, the way they scrunch up when you pick them up, their baby smell, cute little clothes that you just can't pass up, and cherishing every little first that will be the last along the way.
I hope we can slow down long enough to enjoy all the joy that this last little baby brings to our family.
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