I am very happy to announce that we will be having our fourth child the first week of December!  We have been trying for about a year now, and after 2 miscarriages, I think this one is a keeper.  Our girls are thrilled and ask me daily "how big is the baby now?". 

I am looking forward to nursing.  I miss that part of mothering SOOO much.  There is nothing better than nursing and the bond that forms.  All my babies had habits when they nursed.  Rhema used to cover her eyes (like she was embarrassed, so cute!)  Faith couldn't get the milk fast enough and would litterally growl her way to the let down.  And Coco would pull my hair, and when it was up, he would pull his eyelashes. (they were much longer than his hair at the time!)  

I'm already planning the nursery, and how to switch around the rooms.  It really will be like starting over since Coco will be almost 4 when this baby is born.  I got rid of all my girl clothes, but still have the boys. 

I have taken 3 pregnancy tests. I guess its the nervousness from the past miscarriages that keeps me taking them.  Every time I get minor cramps, I run to the bathroom.  But I just know in my heart that this baby is going to stick around. 

Sometimes I feel so overwhelmed by the goodness of the Lord.  We live in a beautiful neighborhood, within walking distance to the park, icecream, library, and town oval.  We live on a quiet street that is very private.  Right now, I am blogging, and my children are outside in the back yard.  I know its completely safe for them out there, for we are surrounded by woods.  They finally have a place to explore and run, slide, swing... and we are even getting a free puppy in June. We have a wonderful church, with congregants that love us and respect us.  My husband has a great part time job on top of being a Pastor that helps out with extras.  

May I continue to count my blessings, and not focus on anything else! 

I am looking forward so much to Sunday.  The children are in a play for the first time.  I can't wait!  Also we are going to my Moms for Easter dinner.  She always has a huge egg hunt for the grandchildren. (she has 19!...and soon 20!)

I am also looking forward to it for another reason.  Last month while visiting my Mom, my sister in law came over with her 4 children.  I noticed her oldest daughter Sarah(8) was carrying around a doll.  I asked her mom if it was an American Girl doll. She said no, that it was a "good fake" .  She proceed to tell me how it made Sarah happy anyway.  Well, I purposed in my heart that this sweet little girl who gave her heart to anyone was going to get a REAL american girl doll.  I went home and purchased one on line.  I can't wait to see her face when she opens that gift!  I found out this week from my Mom that she took her other doll to school with her one day, and was made fun of terrible because it was not a real American girl doll.  And yet she still carries that doll around with her everywhere. 

There is nothing better than giving.  I am so excited!