Thoughts On Three

Since Everett turned 3 in May, I have observed a lot of changes in him. He is really turning into a little boy. It has been so fun. Yes challenging, but fun. I am learning more and more about Everett's personality each passing day. He is witty and funny. He loves to make others laugh and has such a great sense of humor. 3 year old humor is the best. I love our simple conversations. This morning he told me that when Eleanor is born he is going to have a tea party with her. He also keeps asking me if she is going to be a ballerina. Ever since we introduced him to The Nutcracker last December he loves ballerinas. I guess because it combines his love for dance and classical music. I also love that when we get in the car he asks me to play him the Beatles. I think Eric may like that even more. Sure he is stubborn. He has a very strong will. He is quick to reply with, "I don't want to......." Parenting him can definitely be difficult at times. But overall, he is a joy. The moment I found out that I was having a boy I felt clueless. I didn't know much about boys. I am still learning. But one thing I know for sure, this boy loves his mama. We have a special relationship. 3 has been fun. And it keeps getting better. I have also been thinking and preparing for what life will look like with 3 children. Many people have questioned me on how I am going to do it. I honestly don't know. I can't believe that in 2.5 months (2 months if history repeats itself) we will have 3 kids, 3 and under. It will be challenging for sure. However, I can't express how excited I am to meet this little girl. She will be such a great addition to our family. This pregnancy has been different. I feel like I have experienced every symptom under the sun and my endurance and energy are so low. I feel her kicking so strongly now, even to the point it sometimes brings tears from the pain! She is definitely letting me know many times throughout the day (and night!) that she is here. I am counting down the days until she is in our arms.

And I can't leave this guy out. He is a mess lately! For over a week now he has been whiny, fussy, and unhappy. I am chalking it up to teething since he is showing signs of that. Nothing makes him happy and he just wants to be held all day long. This morning the boys were watching a video and I found Hampton like this.......

I guess he was just extra tired. What happened to my content and joyful baby!? I know he will return to his normal self soon. Or at least we hope! For now we will just snuggle extra, and maybe watch a few more videos than normal. That is my survival plan!