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• 3.29.2012

BOY!!!

We couldn't be more thrilled!  I just knew it was a boy!  Many people told me they thought I was expecting a boy too, but voted for a girl anyway.  I guess the Nelson genes run strong; we are destined to have a house full of boys.  But I'm not disappointed.  Jed has been so much fun these past 23 months, I can't wait to experience more!  I'm excited for Jed to have a little brother and {hopefully} a friend.  I look forward to a yard full of trucks and tractors and dirt, sports and skinned knees, and everything BOY.   

I wonder what this baby boy will look like?  What will his personality be like?  I can't wait to find out!

I am so ready for this baby.  I know that with a second child I am going to be more than twice as busy as I am now.  I know I am going to have some awful days: tired, frustrating, pull my hair out kind of days when there are more messes and snotty noses than I can possibly keep up with.  Those thoughts make me a little nervous, but still, I feel ready.  I want this.  I know those precious little moments when I laugh and smile and watch with joy as my little boys grow will outnumber and outweigh any amount of bad days.  I love being a mommy.  It's the most fulfilling thing I've ever done.  And the best part is, I'm just beginning this big lifelong adventure!  Deep down, I feel that I'm at one of the most exciting stages of life: bringing in new life and creating a family.  There's just something extra special about little children.  I want to remember all of this.... because even though my days can sometimes feel long, I've heard the years pass too quickly.

Levi, Mom loves you already.