Here's Belly Bean!

Taken 12/2/11, measuring 7 weeks 3 days, EDD July 16th, 2012.  Heart beat of 163bpm.

Part of me is ecstatic.  Part of me is a bit afraid.  Apparently God knows I can handle more than I think I can.  But, I am 35 and I would rather go ahead and have our third while I am still young. ;)  There's the saying that 2 is the perfect # of children because you have 2 hands... with 3 you are outnumbered.  Perhaps.  I have observed our 3 year old boy around babies recently, and he seems captivated by them.  Now, I am not naive.  We will have to watch him closely because he switches form affectionate to way to playful and rough without notice.  But as we have contemplated getting pets, the thought, "I would rather have another kid" crossed my mind.... and guess what, it looks like we are having another child!  Bear is already an awesome big sister, and I am sure Buddy will be a good big brother, too.

Now, I have to admit that I ended up being resentful when my sister was born... I really am not sure how it happened, because she was cute.  I have my theory.  Anyway, fortunately we have grown closer with time, especially since become Moms 7 weeks apart back in 2005.  I always said I wanted 2 or 4 kids because I disliked being the middle child... now I am pretty sure 3 will be just fine.  We'll just have to work hard to make sure each one gets that special individual attention from Mom and Dad that they need.  Somehow.