We picked up Grant from preschool and checked the older kids out of school for a happy surprise...
Eliza had told me weeks ago that she wished "we could do that same balloon thing that Aubrey did to tell if it's a boy or a girl," so we decided to go ahead and make her wish come true. I feel like my kids have really been through a lot as we've tried to get a baby to come to our family, so if balloons will make them happy, it's balloons they'll get. :) Thanks for the fun idea, Aubrey!
As you can see, there were lots of cheers and smiles and happy kids running around. I was hoping Eliza wouldn't be disappointed about not getting a sister, but right after she saw the balloons she said, "A sister would have been fun, but I'm happy because I really like baby boys too!" I guess when we've all wanted a baby for so long there's not much room left for anything but gratitude. Hooray for a baby boy this spring!
And just because there's nothing more fun than a great big box...
