Waiting for Jack

Soooo, this post is a little more in depth. We have spent the summer discussing the fact that we will have a new member of the family in September. Your little brother Jack will be joining us, actually any day now. At first the news that this was a boy baby was not so happy for you. We were all sure that it would be another girl. But like everything else in your world you adapted quickly to the idea, and even figured out that this might be in your best interests thinking that he might not want to pay with your dolls, or your dress-up clothes, but that he would be a person of significant interest in regards to a mud-pie maker's assistant! I am still not sure how it's going to be possible to love another like I love you, but I have been assured by many that it is in fact possible. You are already showing signs of the wonderful big sister that you will become. At first I was thinking that I should hide all of the gift bags that my clients' would bring me for Jack, but I would forget and leave them in the car and you would just pull out the contents to examine and exclaim over. Once again I underestimate you and your love. You have helped me wash and fold each and every piece of clothing that is in his room, you've even picked out a few pieces. When Auntie Christine threw us a baby shower for Jack, she didn't forget to include you with your very own cake, but not once did you seem put out or frustrated by lack of attention, in fact I think the opposite was true. You seemed very excited to share all of the information that you had about Jack with everyone else. I have been told to expect many things when Jack comes and you are faced with the reality of sharing your family with him, but at this point I am optimistic, knowing the kind of little girl you are. You make me proud each and every day, just by being who you are, but it's so much more poignant now. I can only hope that we have loved you enough, taught you enough, played with you enough for you to feel safe and secure in the knowledge that there will never be another you. That Jack's arrival just means that there is more family to love and be loved by. Our lives are about to change little girl, and I'm so glad I have you on my side to help me through. I know it's supposed to be the other way, but you always seem to ease me in a way no one else can, a way that makes me know that it will all be okay as long as we are all together.

Happy 4th of July! We celebrated this year with the annual block party and as usual, you act like you own the cul-de-sac by flitting off to socialize with every group, so as not to have anyone feel left out! One would think that you would be uncomfortable with all the noise and chaos but nooooo, you love it!

This is the 4th of July, before the fireworks you found a lizard in the yard and Daddy helped you catch it, little did the poor fellow know that it would be your day to be brave and try out picking him up! You accomplished your feat, after a few tries and then made him a nice little home in the bucket with leaves and grass. He then got some much needed rest when we put him to sleep by rubbing his belly, not sure whose idea the flower hat was, but either way it seemed to soothe him until you were ready to let him back into the "wild". I wonder why we haven't seen more of these little guys after this...

A few reasons to love the summer...

You have a love for the beach that has miraculously rubbed off on me. I think it's rubbed off only because who could even think of denying you that kind of joy. Pure, jubilation. Purple-lipped, goosebump covered, sand in every crevice, joy. We love to go to Rincon Parkway in the "bus" and we are usually there for at least 2 days but most of the time we find a way to stay for more like 4 :). You become very attached to Daddy during these trips, and can usually be found shadowing his every move, whether it's fishing or building a fire you want nothing more than to show him what a helper you can be. Bigger than the moon my girl, bigger than the moon.

You and Daddy have already agreed that you are gonna be a winemaker with him. I am unsure how your other dream of being a candymaker with me as your assistant will work with this, but I'm sure we will figure it out somehow...

You are starting to be much more adamant about doing the things that your Auntie P does. I think you think that you guys are sisters, because all you want to do is what she does! She was doing a school project this particular evening, where I had to take a picture of her in different outfits. When we were done with her outfits you looked at us expectantly and said it was your turn. Well, what were we waiting for?
No reason we can't start your love of fashion early I suppose...