I know I've said this a million times in the past couple of months, but I'm awake again. Amelia's tossing and turning woke me up around 3am. It's now 4:30 am I'm still staring at the clock. I have so much to think about right now that I can't shut down my brain when my eyes pop open. As I'm sitting here, a thunderstorm has started. My first thought was that one of my girls will be awake in a few minutes. Then I hear little feet running across the hall. Samantha just crawled into our bed and snuggled up to me. She doesn't like thunderstorms. They look so peaceful together (Peyton, Samantha) as they sleep. I have no doubt that we will make room for Amelia in this family and that everyone will love her. She'll have three big sisters and a big brother to look after her. Peyton and I will figure out the logistics of the situation soon enough. I'm a logistics manager for goodness sake. It's my job to make it all come together at the right place and the right time...so why am I so concerned about this birth? Maybe it really is just not being able to plan that's keeping me up at night. I know she is coming when she's good and ready. I even have a deadline. She's been given her first ultimatum in life. If she isn't here by February 28th, we are going to help her arrive on March 1st. Poor kid...who has to start out life in the face of a threat? You come...or we're coming for you! It makes me laugh out loud to think of it that way. Her room is ready and both of our bags are packed. I bought more clothes this weekend, which I don't even think she will need, but they had an additional 40% off clearance and at roughly $4.00 an outfit, I couldn't resist them. 7 in total, and five onesies, and baby wash clothes for under $35.00. Glad I stopped in to pick up stuff for the older three girls. I need to look at the calendar to see when Easter is coming this year. I wonder if I'll be up to hosting our annual Easter party. We had almost decided to skip it, but I don't know. I hate to miss something that has become our family tradition just because our family has grown. We'll see when she comes and plan from there. I think both sides of our family are pretty flexible at the moment. I think I'm going to go scramble some eggs. Maybe I'm only awake because I'm hungry!
Girls: If you are all grown up and you are reading these ramblings, please pay attention!! Pregnancy is not easy! It's hard and if you are bringing a baby into this world, you must be ready for all that comes along with it. Like sleepless nights and scared little munchkins crawling into your bed late at night. I know you are all going to be wonderful mothers someday...just make sure you are ready for it all before you take this leap. Love, Mom
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I was actually thinking about Easter the other day. I believe that Easter is the first week in April. So, Amelia will be around a month old. I volunteer to help out as much as I can (holding Amelia). I remember those nights when you just can't sleep because your mind is turning. I was actually up with you this morning and Tyrus came and joined us in the bed too. I woke up and thought, "I give him 5 minutes" and ten minutes later he was there. Neil's birthday is Thursday - maybe that will be the day. I was asking Neil about his birthday yesterday and I mentioned that he may get a neice for his birthday! I think he's excited to hold another sweet baby girl!
Love you - get some sleep!
Jenn
Wa thinking about you this morning on my drive to work, I am hoping Amelia will arrive for us on Wednesday!! I know you guys are so ready!!I was also awake at 430 this morning when the storm rolled through.. Why? Because the minute I heard the rumbles, I knew it would not be long before one or two kids came running down the hall.. Sure enough, Mitchell ran in our room and snuggled right in the middle. Although I can't sleep with the kids in the bed, I do love to see them so comfortable and peaceful when they sleep. They are growing up so fast...
Lisa Tingle
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