Halfway there!

I am 20 weeks pregnant today, and it seems like just yesterday that I took the pregnancy test and we started this journey of expanding our family. Ever since we found out N will have a baby brother, I have been trying to imagine our life with two boys. I don't know if you can ever really wrap your brain around what it's like to have one child, let alone two, but I'm trying anyway!

I had a special treat this Sunday at church when I was asked to help in the 4 year old classroom. I completely enjoyed seeing how the boys played with each other and interacted with me. One of them in particular was busy building shields, which he said he would use to protect anyone in danger! Isn't that just like a boy, to desire to protect other people?

Not all of the boys wanted to build defense weapons, though. One of them was content to make shape patterns, and another joined in a game of "Ring Around the Rosie." My favorite moment was when a group of boys decided to turn some playground equipment into a rocket and blast off to Mars!

I think God wanted to remind me that there are many sides to the hearts and personalities of boys. I must admit that I am slightly afraid of being the lone female in our home, although I've actually thrived with my two boys so far. I believe and trust that God will make me the mother He wants me to be. I am praying that He will give me a heart that loves both of my sons as unique individuals. I am also praying that He will give me the strength to one day let them go and protect their own families. And until that day comes, I pray that God will give me the grace to part with whatever beautiful treasures of mine will no doubt come in the path of my boys!