Pretend its July 7th

A little girl that I affectionately call "C2" recently had a birthday. On July 7, t0 be exact. That's right, she and daddy have birthdays right next to each other.
I love her. We had a tough time for the first few months of her life. But with every little layer of independence she becomes a little more content.

Some of our favorite things about her include:
  • her beautiful smile, so easy to get
  • her little bouts of crankiness marked by a squeal, shaking of the head and throwing out her arm and waving it as if to say "stay away from me"
  • her affectionate nature - even as a very young baby she would put her head on my shoulder or chest and just rest it there, wide awake (loves giving dad cuddles, too)
  • her adoration of her big sister Claire
  • and her love of books. She just loves to look and listen to us read. It's adorable.



If you have made it to the end of this post, here's the big news. I am twelve weeks pregnant today. The baby is due January 26th. Caroline with be older by about 18 1/2 months. I am in sweet, sweet denial as to what I am in for.
We really are so happy and excited. I have a hard time wrapping my mind around all of my blessings.

Comments

  1. piece of cake, you can do this!!!!! 3 is no prob!!! congrats 3 sisters prego wow!!!!

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  2. Piece of cake is right, Deb! Life is pain, Princess, anyone who tries to tell you differently is selling something.

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  3. Congratulations Deb! Our little ones will be really close in age. I am so excited for you and your family. :)

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  4. Oh my goodness gracious!!! You are so brave and I love it! Can't wait to hear more and are we so proud of ourselves for stepping into the realm of three children!

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  5. You can not do this, turn back now. What the H%$#@ were you thinking? hee hee...just wanted to give you a little dose of NOT reality. You CAN! It'll be fun someday! :)

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  6. It took me 5 years to decide to have my second and another 8 years to decide to have my third! Of course, starting young gave me that benefit, but we have some family dynamics issues because of the huge gaps. You have definitely chosen the high effort path but so worth it in the end. Way to go, Stillmans!

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  7. Wow this is awesome news. Congratulations!

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  8. happy birthday to caroline! she looks like such a doll.

    and congrats on the new bebe!

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  9. Hi there! You don't know me but I was bored & blog surfing & came across yours. :) My little girl just turned one the week before yours (June 28th) & I am also pregnant (Due November 30th). My daughter & the new baby will be 17 months apart. I too am a little nervous about what I'm in store for, lol. Anyway, I just thought it was fun that our lives are similiar & wanted to wish you the best of luck! Take care.

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  10. I'm so excited your pregnant! Does that mean I need to get pregnant so I can be like the Lowe girls? I'll work on it. So exciting!!

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  11. Well, well, well--look at you! I see that I am very behind the times, but super congratulations, and lovely lovely girls you've got yourself there. I hope you guys are doing well!

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