Wonderful Son

This is the last half hour of the last month that our little family will be only 3.  Next month, we will welcome our new daughter.  So many questions run through our mind. Will Asher adjust? Will he be kind to his new sister? Will we be able to manage it all and still provide our children with what they need? Over the past few days, I have made peace with all of my worries and Asher has helped me do it.  He is such a dynamic son. His sister will look up to him and be in awe of him. She will laugh at his silly behavior and sense of humor.  She will see him as a teacher and respect his intelligence. She will know that he has a kind soul and that he has been waiting for her to join our family.  I know this because over the last few weeks Asher has attended each and every doctor's appointment with me-- even the 36 week ultrasound. He was such a good boy at the appointments. It was such a special moment between the two of us. His eyes lit up when he heard his sister's heartbeat and when he saw her on the ultrasound.  He asked the doctor to hear the heartbeat again and talked about it for days afterwards, relaying exactly what happened in the doctor's office.  I am looking forward to watching his role change in the house and to see him become the wonderful big brother that he was meant to be. We love you Asher!

Taken today, August 31st, 37 1/2 weeks pregnant!