Preparing the baby's room

Spring is going to be busy for us with sailing lessons, visiting family, and military reserve commitments. We have been feeling nudged to begin preparing some things for our future baby's arrival, so we figured we would work on it before we get really busy. We don't have much yet, but it has been fun to buy furniture and work with what we have. There isn't a "theme" yet, but we tried to stay gender neutral and play around with colors. The orange crib is my favorite and turned out pretty amazing. Adam did a great job painting it which was challenging in this Texas wind! 

The blue wall makes the room look so much bigger! It was our favorite paint color from our house in St. Louis

We couldn't resist picking up one of these while registering!

Adam's favorite book & a story about adoption

After rearranging the furniture several times, and putting it back where it started, the Eli Young Band lyrics painting I did stayed in it's original spot. Adam insists on displaying the mustachifer he ordered. 

Our very talented friend, Maria crocheted this for us. It's so cute, and I can't wait to see it on our baby!

We don't know for sure how long it will be until we change our first of many diapers in this room, but we have had more fun than expected setting up our baby's room. 

I can't leave out the picture of the Razorback sock monkey!

Birthday

I had a birthday this week. I love birthdays, especially other people's! It's a great way to celebrate the people you love individually. Or two on the same day as in my case since I'm a twin. We are fraternal, and don't look anything alike. I love being a twin. Growing up with a sibling born on the same day as you creates a bond like no other. My mom made sure we always had our own birthday cakes.
I can't wait to be a mom and celebrate my child's birthday! I really look forward to making it a special day for him/her.

Peace and acceptance

Adam and I have spent countless hours discussing and praying about our jouney to parenthood. We are fortunate enough to be in a place where we are at peace with our path. Yes, there are concerns, but what we mostly feel at this point is peace. We accept where our journey is leading us. We trust that God has his hand in it, and it will all work out. Having this peace and being in a place of acceptance is very freeing.

It is our prayer that all people involved on all sides of adoption are able to find peace with their journey. It's not an easy one. When we get matched with someone we want to know that she is making the best decision she can for herself. Even if that decision doesn't involve us becoming the child's parents. We are truly OK with that because we ultimately want what's best for everyone involved, especially the expectant mother. We pray that she is able to have peace with her decision, and know that she did what was right for her and her baby.