It's a BOY!!!

IT'S A BOY!!! Okay, most of you already know this, but I thought I'd finally post it on our blog.

I spotted "IT right away. Girls are hard to see- not boys. I asked the ultrasound tech, "Is that it?!" Her response was, "Yep, there's his (boy part)." I looked at Garret, struggling to keep two little girls happy (Sydney, 2 1/2, and the little girl I babysit, Avery, 14 mos.), and asked, "Did you hear that?!" He said no, so I got to tell him, "It's a BOY!" And, people, you should have seen the look on my husband's face! It was a look of disbelief and shock and absolute JOY. (Next time we will make sure he can enjoy the experience as much as I did!)

It's probably no secret that I originally wanted another girl. Girls are so much fun to dress and doll up, and, I know girls. I grew up with just sisters, lots of girl cousins, and only a handful of boy cousins. I do not know boys, that is, not yet! As soon as I found out it was a boy, I started envisioning this rough-and-tumble little boy, bringing bugs and lizards and mud the house. (I didn't envision snakes- he will be taught to stay away from them completely!!) I also thought of scouting, sports, camping, him getting the Priesthood, going on a mission, etc., etc., and I feel so blessed as I anticipate Garret and I raising a boy to a man, and to experience both boy and girl stuff with our children.

We cannot wait to meet this little guy. And, I've had lots of fun already preparing for him. We decided on a sock monkey theme, and I found the cutest fabric for it! I'll post on his room when it gets done, which better happen pretty quick. I do have 13 weeks left, but there's a LOT to get done!