The Griesbaum Family: Our Perfect Little Lady

Yes, I'm weak. Yes, I'm impatient. Know what? I don't care!! We now know that we are going to have a little baby GIRL in a matter of 9 weeks or so! We couldn't be more thrilled. We would be just as thrilled with another little boy of course, especially since our first one turned out to be so amazing, but now we get to shift gears and see what joys a little girl brings us. I think John is still in shock that he is finally getting his little girl. Seeing his excitement gets me every time. I am getting everything I have always dreamed of. I have never really cared what gender my babies are/will be, but in my vision of perfection, I always had a boy and then a girl. Having an older brother myself, and knowing how special a relationship we have, it was hard to imagine it being any other way. I don't know how in the world it worked out this way, but I can sincerely say I am living my life-long dream.

I am also very lucky that Gavyn happened to be born in a sea of girls, and so now those girls are growing up and my friends have so graciously handed down lots of adorable girls things for us! Last night I hung up countless outfits full of frills and pink flowers and little lace details. I know having a little girl isn't all about the clothes, buuuut it is a perk! She will also still wear a lot of Gavyn's old clothes and there is no way I am buying her a new bedding set or carseat or highchair or anything to that degree, so she can still be my little Tomboy, just like I was!

Sooo we aren't going to be surprised in the delivery room. I am OK with that. I can now look forward to meeting my little girl face-to-face and guiding her through through life and watching her grow into a strong, independent, and nurturing woman, just like my Mom did for me! I also know Gavyn is going to be amazing with her. Having a little sister is going to help him become more understanding and possibly tolerant of the female sex, which in my opinion is an invaluable trait in a man! I am so excited to see them grow up together!

This is also probably why I am carrying low, like a watermelon, and my butt is taking on the same amount of weight as my belly. Oh the things I'll do for my little girl :).