Baby, baby, baby, oh!

March 4, 2011

It’s a girl!!! Brianna’s ultrasound was today and I had baby on the brain all day!  She finally called to share the news, first, that baby was healthy and possibly even a little further along than we thought, and second, that it was a girl!  The same overwhelming feeling of joy I felt when she called to tell me she was pregnant washed over me.  Now, we have just about as long to wait until she’s born and I’m hoping it flies by!  I can’t wait to hold my niece, rock her to sleep, and stare at her for hours!  Like Mom always admitted doing with her first niece, I think I’ll also borrow her and pretend she’s mine.

When Ronnie goes to college in Bozeman this fall, she’ll get lots of baby time and I’m a little jealous!  Hubby will have to get used to visiting Bozeman about every other weekend!  But, even though I’m beyond excited for Baby to get here, I need to remember to treasure this time as well.  I’ve spent a lot of time already with Brianna on the phone looking through cribs, bedding, and other baby necessities.  It’s so fun to anticipate this beautiful addition to our lives. 

Over President’s Day weekend, I was supposed to go to Beth’s bachelorette party in Livingston.  Long story, short, I didn’t make it with the road conditions how they were and Brianna and Keelan were driving to Sunburst for the weekend.  So, since I couldn’t celebrate with my friend, I decided to hop in with the two of them and have a little family time that weekend.  I am so thankful I was able to be there because of the special moment Brianna, Ronnie, Mom, and I shared Saturday night.  We pulled out our favorite childhood books, talked about when we were babies, sang to Brianna’s belly, and took our fair share of belly rubs.  Ronnie, Mom, and I took turns reading the story You Are Special by Max Lucado “to” the baby.  The book has always been a favorite of ours and it felt great to share it with the special bundle in Brianna’s belly!  I look forward to more moments like this and especially to the beautiful babe’s birth.

So Congratulations are in order.  To the new Mommy and Daddy, Brianna and Keelan, here’s to Barbie dolls, Easter and Christmas dresses, and a new ray of sunshine in your life.  To the Grandparents, my Mom and Dad, here’s to a new generation of GIRL, spoiling your Granddaughter rotten, and joy of seeing your own daughter become such an amazing mother.  Finally, to my little sister, Ronnie, who will make the most fun, exciting aunt ever!  Congratulations on Little Miss Haylie Marie!