I've had so many little moments this week when something caught my attention and I thought, "Hey, I should blog about that." But then, the moment I thought about something else, it was gone. This has been the craziest week at work, since I work at a university and the new freshman class just arrived on campus. I've barely had any time to come up for air!
Obviously though, I've got one big thing on my mind, and that is the sweet little boy who is currently wiggling around and tapping me right below the belly button. Ever since learning that this baby is a little mister and not a little miss, I am still wrapping my brain around the idea. I have to say, it was pretty special that my hubby was the one to say, "It's a boy!" in the ultrasound room. He saw the {very obvious} boy parts just before I did, and pointed them out before the technician said anything. She laughed, and said "Yep, it's a boy!" It was a sweet moment, and I'm glad it happened the way it did.
Since that moment, I have had little fleeting thoughts of "man, I really wish I could have bought pink, frilly things this time," and "I was kind of looking forward to painting the new baby's room lavender instead of sky blue," and "I guess I need to start looking for boy stuff on Pinterest. Everything on my 'Nursery Ideas' board is so girly." But then I think about how healthy and perfect our new son is already, and I feel guilty about thinking those thoughts.
Some have asked about a name. We do have a few in mind, and one in particular keeps bubbling to the surface. We're both not 100% sure yet, but I have a feeling I know what his name will be. I won't keep it a secret once we decide, though. Don't worry, I'll share!
One very nice aspect about having another boy almost exactly two years after the first is that we already have clothes, blankets, and baby gear - all appropriate for a winter baby boy! We're pretty set in that department. Now all we need is a crapload of diapers {pun intended}.
When I think about having two sons, I feel a strange mixture of anxiety and joy. I don't know exactly what to expect with two so close in age, but then again I'd probably feel that way regardless of the sex of this baby. There is definitely joy, though, too. I foresee Colin and his little brother being best friends, and doing everything together. Hopefully they will be buddies and not necessarily partners in crime, but boys will be boys! The great thing about little boys is that there's something special about that mother/son relationship. It warms my heart to know I will be the leading lady in these boys' lives for years to come. I take very seriously the responsibility I have been given to teach them how to treat women, and I plan to do the very best job that I can.
If you're a boy mom, what do you love about it?
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