I think it is safe to say- RIP blog goal.
It's not that I haven't had material. I actually have lots of announcements, sweet moments, and treasured memories. I'm just going to have to tell some of them from hindsight. Which is ok. There's still plenty of love in them.
So without any further adieu..... Here are the two big most memorable moments/announcements/updates of the last four months.
1) Swizzle Malarkey Russell:
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This sweet little blob of goo is my sweet baby that will be coming to a bassinet near me around December 2. This pregnancy has been so different from the other two. I don't know if it is my age, I don't know if it is the fact that I've been pregnant 6 times in 6 years, or if it is the fact that I'm already a mother of two very active preschoolers, but this has been hard. I hesitate to complain because I know very well that there are thousands of women that would trade places with me in a heartbeat- two healthy kids and a viable, healthy pregnancy to boot. But in honesty, it has been hard. My morning sickness started early than ever before (at 5 and a half weeks), the fatigue and nausea have been brutal, and I am still at 18 weeks throwing up and dealing with migraines. And my favorite part is that every time I throw up, I wet my pants. It's awesome. But when I lie down and can feel this little person wiggle in my belly, I am grateful. Beyond grateful. I remember how God has restored my body that was not able to produce and sustain life at one time. I remember the three losses of babies who faces I'll only see in glory. I remember that with this child, God is returning all that was taken. And even through the dry heaves and headaches, I ask God to give me perspective, and fill me with thankfulness.
Ryland and I had planned to not find out Swizzle's gender, but one night as my fingers wandered through the baby bedding selections on Target.com, I had an epiphany. My plan was to complete a nursery after the baby comes. In December. Maybe for you December is a calming and relaxing month. Not in my house. It is delusional for me to think that with a newborn I am even going to be taking regular showers, let alone complete shopping, family traditions, sleep at all, and do a nursery. And I am not a gender neutral person. I just can't. So, on July 8th, we will have an ultrasound where we will hopefully find out if the nursery will be monster or peacock themed.
The kids change their minds daily on whether they want a brother or sister, but 95% of the time, they vote for a sister. And I constantly dream of a little baby girl. So my money is on girl, but I'll be excited to have either.
2) Home Sweet Home-
After 2 and-a-half years of renting following the fiasco of selling our last home, we finally recovered enough to purchase a home. I wish I was showing you pictures of how I have it completed, decorated, and exactly as I want it. But alas, I am not. I found out that Swizzle was on the way the day before moving and I have spent time since then puking, cat napping, and surviving in general. I am hoping that I will get that second trimester burst of energy, I'm waiting patiently. I hope it gets here soon. Maybe someday I can show you pictures.
There you have it. Those are the two biggest events that have consumed my life and time lately. There will be more to come. If nothing else. There are lots of cute pictures of my kids to come. Thank you Lord for this busy but oh so sweet season of life in the Russell house.
