At the beginning of this year of transition for us, I wanted to capture the cute, funny and silly things Ansley says these days. I'm getting sentimental, savoring these last ________ (hours/days/weeks) with just Ansley. I really think and pray that it will be a great transition for her, especially with all the help we'll have in the beginning to give her lots of attention, and with her nurturing ways. It's just such a different experience, having another one when for over three years it has just been me and Ansley. And the strange thing is I know she won't ever remember when it was just me and her, when she's old enough to remember it will seem like it's always been Ansley and Christian, but I will treasure these days.
Here are the things I want to remember:
As we're sorting Christian's clothes in his room earlier this evening (discovered a batch I forgot to wash), Ansley says 'These are so cute, Mommy! He will be a fine looking man!"
Last night at dinner, Ansley asks me to tell her the story about God. I asked her which story, and she said "The one where he makes everything! God made me, and Mommy and Daddy and butterflies! And oranges! God is in my heart. Jesus is in there, too."
Yesterday Ansley looks at me and says "Mommy, are you thinking what I'm thinking?" (Since I've never heard John or I use this phrase, it really cracked me up!).
At dinner tonight, Ansley dropped the top piece of bread off her bacon, egg and cheese sandwich (this is one of our standard pregnancy dinners) and exclaims "Ooh, now it's ruined!" and hangs her head in despair. (our little drama queen)
Ansley talks often of wanting to feed baby Christian, so John thought he would explain beforehand how he will be fed, and that it will take a few weeks before she will be able to give him a bottle. A few days later we ran into some friends at Kohl's, and we're all standing around chatting. Ansley pipes up, "Excuse me - baby Christian will get milk from my Mommy's boobies!" Yep, I think she understood.
As a quote I love says, "These are the magic years... and therefore magic days... and therefore magic moments." Just soaking up all these magic moments - and looking forward to those that lie ahead.
*Photo taken tonight while Ansley enjoys her bedtime snack, a "tradition", if you can call it that, we started with her as a baby.
She is precious...becoming a family of four I know will be fantastic for all members of the family (except maybe the dog...I think he would be fine if it was just he and John). Love and miss y'all.
Posted by: Ashley | January 08, 2007 at 10:07 AM
Wow! She looks so old in that picture.
Posted by: Wendy | January 08, 2007 at 10:48 AM
Wow- bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches are a total staple of my pregnancy diet too! They were with Paige and are with this one! Can't get enough of them! How funny. Love the reflections- and although I am still quite early in my journey of our second pregnancy- I already find I am quite sentimental at lots of things too, especially those special moments with just Paige and I, and wondering how that's going to change with the second.
Posted by: Desta | January 08, 2007 at 11:10 AM
Forgot to mention I love the new banner- especially with your belly button as the 'o'! :)
Posted by: desta | January 08, 2007 at 04:53 PM
Chris and I both hope your quote isn't true because I treated my little brother awful growing up! I was a tyrant! anyway, update us at the next Drs. appt. We are praying for you. Desta, congratulations! I had no idea. Chris and I are newly pregnant too!
Posted by: kimberly mcleod | January 10, 2007 at 07:57 PM
Kimberly- Congrats! :) What exciting news! Gosh, everyone I know seems to be pregnant right now! We are very excited for you guys!
Megan- what did the Dr. say today??
Posted by: Desta | January 11, 2007 at 10:46 PM