Boy, oh Boy!

So there are changes coming our way!  Some are big:

a new baby boy

a new home

Some are smaller:

getting used to seeing blue amidst all the pink

having a toddler who is completely potty-trained, “rides” a bike, and has reached the infamous “why” stage

anticipating another period of little sleep

new neighborhood, new neighbors, and friends

living in the heart of Red Sox Nation (difficult for one of us)

But we are looking forward to all of them… except maybe the lack of sleep… but even that is tempered by knowing that this time around we will have family close by and that there is a dim light at the end of the tunnel (Julia sleeps until at least 5:00am most days! :) ).

We’ve been talking to Julia about what is going on and what will be happening over the next few weeks and months and she seems to have some interest and comprehension.  She talks frequently about “the baby in Mommy’s tummy” and she loves seeing the “pictures” of the baby on the screen during our sonograms.  The doctors always give her at least one printout of the pictures and she is quick to make sure that we know it is her’s while she is exclaiming over how cute the “little, tiny baby” is.  It’s adorable to watch.

BUT, I do think this little boy is going to have his work cut out for him.  We took some pictures the other day (to start a series of “tummy shots” for the pregnancy) and Julia was already trying to give the baby a shove! 

No, actually, she was just feeling Mommy’s tummy.  She’s been great with the pregnancy and while I am not under any illusions that adding another member to our family will be an easy transition, I do think that she will be a wonderful and loving big sister.  She may be a bit bossy but, hey, that’s what big sisters are for!

We started this blog right before Julia was born as a place to share news and pictures about her and our life as parents with our friends and family.  We are excited to continue to do that and now also share our joys, as well as trials and tribulations, of becoming and being a family of four!  So stay tuned!