breaking the mold

we went as a family this morning. we were out the door, stopped at starbucks and were early to the appointment. that's a first for us i think.

the kids were crazy in the waiting room. i knew it was going to be a mistake to take them in with us. matt and i both tried to tell them they were going to have to be good, be still. what they didn't know was we were secretly loaded with snacks, toys and treats.

we walked back into the dark room and there was a chair for them to sit in together. there was a screen on the wall that projected the images for all to see. matt stood by the screen pointing out the leg, the hand that waved hello, the little face. they were mesmerized. saying hello, waving, asking if i was okay. we heard the heartbeat together. then we saw the legs and the butt and matt and i knew. the technician said, 'oh, i think i know what it is'. she took isaiah on the other side of the curtain to whisper to him. he was the first to know. matt and i looked at each other and said, 'boy'.

isaiah came around the corner and said, 'it's a girl!'

matt and i both said, 'what?!' we were shocked, and continue to be still. it's a funny thing getting a glimpse into what your life will look like. more princess than baseball. more dance recitals than football games. interesting. i must admit that when i pictured my family, i never thought the girls would out number the boys.

but i will be the mother of 2 daughters...and that freaks me out royally. and names...yeah, let's not even go there. this one might not ever get a name.

but here's to the fiesty little one inside of me. a healthy little girl. still so unbelievable.