So, here's how it happened. When we moved into our apartment last month, we met the sweetest couple. They told us when and where church was, sat with me when Nathaniel was at training, and pretty much just made us feel right at home (I love Rexburg and all the sweet people you meet here). The wife was pregnant and expected the baby to arrive in late August. Well, the little booger was anxious and decided to come ahead of schedule...two weeks early. We thought we'd drop by Sunday to see how they were doing and take them some cookies to help with the baby weight loss. I was fully expecting a little alien to be cuddled in their arms and to feel relieved that our time to be parents is still in the future. Instead...the hunger hit. And it hit hard when I held that sweet little healthy, hairy, and perfectly perfect baby boy. He wasn't an alien at all! It was so surreal to look down and to think that that little angel could be mine. Ah! I can't wait to be a mom. I can't wait to experience it all. I know, I know...slow down, Kristen. But I can't help it! Life is just amazing! Families are miracles and I'm so happy to be a part of one, even if it's just out of two right now. :)
On another note, Nathaniel's leaving this Saturday for three weeks for training. He'll be home for a few days and then head off again with the Army to fight the bad guys. I'm gonna miss him. I don't think it's hit me all the way, and I'm grateful for that. I'm so proud of him though. I feel so blessed to have a patriot and hero as my husband. We're dreading the separation, but are excited for the opportunity of experience and growth. I'm hoping I'll learn a little independence (but not too much) and self sufficiency. But mostly, I'm looking forward to learning it together. In the last three years of knowing each other, we've spent two of them apart and the rest we spent meeting, courting, and marrying. Who knows what ANOTHER year apart will do for us?! haha I'm just grateful it's him I'm going through this with.
See??? Look at him! No wonder I'm baby hungry. Our boys will be so cute!
Kristen! You don't have to slow down! I was pregnant after 3 1/2 months of being married and I don't regret it one bit! I am so grateful to have a little girl and another one on the way. It seriously the BEST experience ever. Starting a family right off is wonderful. And don't worry you can hold my babies as much as you want cuz I will need the help :)
ReplyDeleteHow long will he be gone for?? If you ever get bored or lonely, call me! I miss your face!!
ReplyDeletep.s. Remember our sweet sweet nsync dance? I thought of that the other day and smiled :)