We're crazy. I cannot believe we are going to have a second child before our first is even two years old. I am so grateful for this amazing blessing and cannot wait to meet my beautiful baby, but if I'm being honest, I am scared. Adjusting to life as a mom was a very difficult transition for me, I'm very nervous about how this new change will affect our lives. We've figured out how we do life as three, and it's pretty great. Granted, we don't go out as often as we used to, life has changed, but we love our routine now. At the risk of jinxing myself, Charlotte is an easy baby. Since 9 months old she's been on a regular schedule going to bed around 7:30 each night and sleeping straight through until 7 in the morning. I am really enjoying getting my sleep. However, like so many things in my life right now, I'm coming to the realization that it is just the season of life we are in and it will change. So I am trying to prepare myself for the upcoming season of sleepless nights. The good news is I know that it won't last forever and there is light at the end of the tunnel. I'm also learning that you can't plan everything, you can't always be "ready" for things, you just have to roll with the punches and learn as you go.
As scary as it may be to be diving into this crazy busy and overwhelming season of life next spring - it is also the happiest and most exciting time of our lives. The love I have for Charlotte is all-encompassing, life changing and often overwhelming. I absolutely cannot wait to have that feeling doubled with a second baby. We're so excited for you number 2. I can't wait to meet you, but I think we should wait a little longer...like six more months. :)
