I'm a roller coaster of emotions these days. Thankfully, I'm not the angry type so my emotions seem to be roll between...excited, nervous, worry, happy, or sad. Right now in this moment, I'm excited!
I can't believe I'm going to be having another baby so soon! I'm going to be a mother of two. And I'm having a son! In the back of my mind I keep worrying that what if he turns out to be a she. Hard not to worry about after everything has been monogrammed, the nursery is almost done, and the mountain of boy cloths I'm going to be washing next week. Guess its natural. I love the idea of having a little boy. In a few small ways it makes me sad to think I may never have another daughter again because I love little girly things and shopping for Addison is still more exciting to me then the past few times I've bought Weston stuff. But I always said I wanted two boys and a girl. Boys are so much fun! I adore seeing Nathan with Addison but I'm also really looking forward to seeing him with a little man in tow. I can picture the little guy with matching jeans and boots like daddy or at t-ball games. So cute! :)
Last night, my roller coaster was all the way down in the dumps. Not because I'm not excited about having a baby, but because I'm worried about Addison. These past few weeks Addison has been a totally different child. Difficult, bad attitude, testing her limits constantly, crying a lot, etc. I wont go into details but last night she had a series of several emotional meltdowns back to back and both Nathan and I were at a lost at how to comfort her because it escalated past being upset into almost uncontrollable. It made me really scared. Her world is changing and she isn't handling it too well. My bed rest and going to school has not been easy on her. She is only two and it's hard to explain or help her understand. I want this transition to go smoothly. While I was laying in bed I realized that I hadn't been praying for Addison as much as I used to. I decided that it was my job to start praying for wisdom in how to help her and to pray for her during this time. So I'm covering her up in prayers right now! So far, today has been a really good day. (We shall see how she is when she wakes up...lately it's been rough!) We are planning to do something special with her Sunday to celebrate one of our last outings as a family of three. But if you think of this situation, please say a little prayer for her.
To end on a happier note...UGA football starts tomorrow!! Can't wait to see both my children in their Georgia clothes in a few weeks. :)
I will be praying. Totally not a fun time with your toddler. Been there and she will get better.
ReplyDeleteWe are having some of the same issues with Elijah. Constantly testing me, and whining about everything. Not very fun to be around at all! I hope Addison starts adjusting soon. Maybe once she sees the baby and knows she can help with a baby brother it'll be better for her!
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ReplyDeleteHey girl! I know I am late to comment on this post, and I know you are probably a long way from what you felt when you posted, but, just let me encourage you! This time for Addison will not last forever! She may very well adapt to the new addition to your family more easily than you expect. Just love her through it all. I know you will! Firm love is not an easy balance, but with God's help, it's quite achievable.
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you!