Hello, Jesus

The reality of our pregnancy is beginning to set in. I am so grateful for this long-awaited blessing, and I really want to enjoy every moment. Yet, I must admit that I'm already starting to feel some anxiety. We have a long road ahead of us, as the baby is only the size of the period at the end of this sentence. Having lost two of our three pregnancies to miscarriage, it's hard to sit back and relax. I guess I'll just have to take it one day at a time, remembering to trust that every little detail is in God's hands.

My mind is clearer today. Yesterday was a fog due to a mix of exhaustion and the excitement of sharing our wonderful news. I finally got some sleep last night, thanks to overwhelming my senses with three episodes of 24. (We're now in season two of this crazy, addictive series!) Wade fell victim to late-night M&Ms and was up very late. I think he went to Wal-mart at 11:00pm. What a nut!

I started drinking ginger ale to help with the nausea. I don't know how much it really quiets the tummy, but it sure helps me forget that I've given up my beloved Diet Cherry Coke.

Oh, the sweetest thing just happened! Liliana accidentally spilled her bowl of Total cereal. She began crying and ran to me saying, "Help, Mommy!" I told her that Mommy loves her and she didn't need to cry, but that it's a good idea to say we're sorry when we have an accident. She then picked up the phone receiver, held it to her ear and said, "Hello, Jesus. Hello, Jesus. Sorry [for spilling] Total." I hugged her sweet little body and reminded her that God loves and forgives us.

Thank you, Lord, for children and the precious moments they bring!