Anticipating #3-

It won't be long before our little guy gets here- just 4 WEEKS (or less). He is constantly on my mind. I can't really help thinking about him all the time due to the fact that my belly SO gets in the way (thank goodness for Lincoln- he picks up most everything for me). I am not nervous about having a third child. I am concerned more about Catherine who is already needing more discipline/direction as she approaches two in April. I don't worry about her reaction to the baby- Brad and I (and our families) were very aware and patient with Lincoln, making sure to include him and not shush him away when Cat. was born. But she is needing more direction than I sometimes have the energy to give and that will be worse when the lack of sleep, mulitple feedings, and constant attention to little guy enters the picture. I know that with your prayers and the Lord's help everything will work out. I am so thankful that Brad is such a good father and that our families are close and able to help!

By the way, Lincoln has great discipline ideas for Catherine... maybe I could leave him in charge. Today, he told me to give her "the biggest spanking she's ever seen" when she climbed up on the counter for the umpteenth time. Which I didn't do, but he could have her shaped up in no time- ha ha!

Again, I do covet your prayers over the next several months. Pray that we can compromise on a name, have a healthy baby, and together (including L. and C.) make it through the first 3 to 6 months with our new little guy (whom I can't wait to meet).

Best wishes to all of you and your families as the new year begins!