No Words will do this Justice

Bill and I have talked about kids for a long time… a really long time. We are coming up on our 14th year together, and kids were part of the discussion way back in the beginning. I think as a young couple we just assumed that dating, marriage, and kids were all part of everyone’s plan. As the years kept moving forward, though, we did a pretty decent job of following our own time frame. After all, it took us 6 years to get married – it seems appropriate that we waited another 7 for a baby.

Over these past years we’ve had incredible adventures together – moving around the globe, creating a home, new jobs, traveling, and establishing our own traditions. It’s been a wonderful, wild ride, and I can’t deny that we were nervous to alter it all with the biggest life changer of all. But once we made the decision, I felt a great sense of relief. We have been so lucky to experience the love of being part of family – and truly, time with my nieces and nephews has been more fun and rewarding than I would have ever thought. I can’t imagine a life where we would’ve denied ourselves the second part of the family experience.

We’ll definitely start out like every other new parent in the world… sleepless, confused, lost, and 100% in love with our baby. We already are! We’ll find ourselves doing the things we swore we’d never do… We’ll be more strict that we’d imagined… We’ll let a lot of things go that we used to be appalled by. I know that we will never, ever be the same once this baby arrives. This is the very thought that scared me to death before I started walking around with this little human inside of me. Now it’s the thought that makes me happiest in life.

So, as long as this is a rather sappy post, I might as well mention that I am married to the most  wonderful man. I can’t wait to see him as a daddy. He’s been incredible these past months (and always). I can’t believe he’s mine!

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6 Responses to No Words will do this Justice

  1. Ape says:

    We can’t wait to meet our new niece/nephew! Yes, parenting is the biggest challenge we’ve ever faced…. but it is also the most rewarding experience and we can’t imagine a day without our little monkeys. They make us laugh more each day than we thought possible- and watching them grow, change and learn new things has made us truly realize what is most important in life.
    We can’t wait to repay you two with all the helping out/babysitting you’ve done for us! We look forward for our time to snuggle your little bundle of joy. Love you both!
    (PS- 20 weeks? Where are you hiding the baby??)

  2. tiff says:

    YOU look BeAuTiFuL ERIN!!!!

    oh how i love the 20 weeks on your belly and all those great ultrasound pics!
    we are beyond thrilled that you will embark on what is life changing, but in a good way!

    wishing you a continued healthy pregnancy!!!
    BIG HUGS TO YOU ALL!!!!

    and yes you have a pretty awesome husband…buy you are pretty awesome too!

  3. Bill says:

    It sure is an exciting time. Feeling that baby kick around inside you is amazing. I can’t wait to hold this little one in my arms.

  4. AnnMarie says:

    We are so happy for you. You’ll be great parents, no doubt about it. And kudos to you for starting a family when the timing was just perfect for you two! Looking forward to
    updates as your family grows.

  5. Lo says:

    Can’t wait for my 5 am snuggles with Baby *GIRL* Bryson. I owe you big time!!!!!!! Love you both and your little baby is so lucky to have you guys……

  6. Mary Conger says:

    So much love.

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