Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

Is what this baby is made of. 

Blessing #147, September 21, 2010

I had an ultrasound today and learned I am carrying a baby girl.  That is wonderful  news--but even better is that so far everything about this little girl looks healthy and perfect.  I have been tired, had some queasiness, been a bit emotional....but seeing a healthy baby sister for Chip and Katie makes it all worth it.  There is something powerful between a mother and a daughter-not better than, but different than, what is between a mother and a son, and I feel so lucky to be able to mother another girl.  I also know there is a special bond between sisters that helped make me who I am (I have 4, remember?) and I am thrilled that these girls will get to share that. So tonight I am giddy with excitement at knowing a little more about my baby, and I am periodically crying tears of joy.  I just feel like my cup runneth over with all the good things in life.  Tonight I was hurrying to get dinner ready--I opened a cabinet and it fell of the hinges.  I didn't even curse.  This life isn't easy, but it is full of love and miracles and it is so good.