So, Miss Madelyn is coming in 1 week via scheduled C-section and we truly can't believe it. I've been pregnant a while, but it really has gone so, so fast that I haven't had time to really sit and process it all. Everything has been very different this pregnancy and I can't believe that the fruit of this special time will be a precious baby girl. At the same time, the small family, quality-time girl within me has a difficult time letting go of this sweet 3-person family I have. I am trying to enjoy every second I can of our little family before the big changes come.
Here's my thoughts on my boy as I prepare for all the changes:
Oh, this boy named Matthew...how he's changed our world in SO many ways.
If only I could put into words how much he has meant to me/us. He has been a joy, a constant source of entertainment and a challenge for us in so many ways.
Here's just a short list of all of the ways he's turned our world upside down/inside out crazy and fun.
1. He is joyful, vivacious, loud-and-proud and completely entertaining all in one package.
2. He loves to come over and squeeze our faces, tickle us or come act super silly to make us smile.
3. He LOVES his daddy. They love to be silly together, watch TV, and enjoy running errands like to "Kogert" or Walmart. Daddy also loves to irritate Matthew and they have a love/hate relationship in those moments. They ALWAYS recover though and Matthew always goes back for more!
4. I love how he loves on me, even though he is SO incredibly rambunctious!! He loves to touch my neck whenever he sits with me, hug me after a bath almost every time (SO sweet!), give me kisses, he wants me to "Lay me" (lay with him) when it's bedtime, have tickle time and read together.
5. Funnily enough, he named our cars. My car is named "Doggit/Toggit." The first time he said it, I thought he was talking about 'Target', but he corrected me and said "Toggit." It has stuck ever since. He calls Daddy's car "Carro." He used to refuse to take "Toggit" and only want to ride in "Carro," But now, he specifically requests certain cars! It's pretty funny how passionate he is about each car. He also loves carrying around his favorite cars (usually a green one that was actually mine when I was little) and now car keys. Maybe he will be a car guy someday?
6. He loves his Baba and Grandad time! He has a routine he loves when he's with them at their house and absolutely adores each of them! It's soooo cute to watch them together!!
7. He is incredibly hard-headed...to the point that it can be ridiculous to manage! He has started trying to boss us around and tell us what to do. If we say something he doesn't like, he says "Shhh, quiet! No, no!" He quickly tries to make up something to get out of it, like "Daddy's sleeping" to cover up what he knows will get him in trouble. We are working through the disobedience with 'Pow Pows' and providing examples of what he should/shouldn't do. He can wear us out for sure though!!!
8. The kid continues to have trouble going to sleep and sleeping through the night. When it is bedtime and he tries to escape the bed, he tells us he: poo-pooed (we check and there's usually nothing there), he's choking, he's sick, he's scared, he's bleeding...you name it! He's incredibly good at putting up a front and trying to talk his way out of things! The staying asleep thing....he randomly wakes up at 11:30, 12, 1, 3 and tries to get in bed with us. When we take him back, it takes him a while to get back to sleep. The only good thing about all of these issues is that he doesn't wake up early. Still, it wears you out! We are hoping our little night owl will sleep normally someday....
9. Pickiest.eater.ever!!!!!!!!! If I could ever predict what feeding a child would be like, Matthew has completely 100% surprised me with the way he chooses to eat/not eat things all the time! I have decided he would be fine with just drinking milk, eating french fries and ketchup, hot dogs, fruit, peanut butter and waffles. Seriously...everything else he changes on all the time! He loves chicken some days, other days he won't eat it at all for us. He loves snacks too, but I feel like he never likes the protein items! Oh, and vegetables..nope, won't eat them! I pray this too shall pass, but man, it's been a big challenge for us!!!
10. He loves to help us with things...he will throw away trash, put clothes in the washer, turn on lights, get shoes for us, and anything else he can think of. He is extremely independent and it shows when he tries to do things on his own around the house. He's fearless, explores mostly everything willingly and has a very tenacious personality. He and his dad are SO much alike, it's sometimes scary!
11. He has a REALLY good memory. He remembers a lot of names that surprise me, parts of books, and phrases we have said. I'm constantly amazed at how quickly he picks things up and is able to spout it out all the time!
12. He loves being around other people and enjoys playing with other kiddos. I'm so glad he has such an open personality so that he can enjoy getting to know others as he grows up! He also loves to talk to his baby sister randomly! I love it when he looks at my belly and says "Awwww, baby sister!!!!"
Let's just say...he's quite a kid! I can't imagine life without this little ball of energy! We are soooo blessed by him and I know he will be a great big brother.
Now, here's some thoughts on this little lady that is about to take over our world, too:
I am truly blessed and amazed to be having a little girl. I have always wanted one and I love thinking about how one day she and I will (hopefully) be as close as my mom and I are. I also can't wait to see her with Daniel. I just have a feeling he's going to melt into a puddle on the ground when he meets her and gets to know her. She has let herself become known so much of this pregnancy by moving and taking over way more than Matthew did! It's been crazy to feel a baby move so much and even wonder if it's normal sometimes because it's been so different! I often wonder what this means with how she will turn out, but I've heard she could still be calm as ever once she's out. We shall see!! I can't wait to dress her up in these adorable clothes I've gotten and watch her look/feel like the little princess that I know she will be. And mostly, I just can't wait to get to know her and her heart. We know without a doubt that God has brought her into our lives as a forever blessing and reminder that He is with us. Our hearts are overwhelmed with anticipation!
I pray that this transition will be a time of loving and learning as we invite her into our family! We love you, Madelyn and CAN'T WAIT to meet you so soon!
Thank you all for the love and support during this time. I can't express how much it's meant to our family! Oh, and I'll try not to post too many pictures, but I can't promise anything! 😆 July 7th...ready or not, here we come!
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