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Ahhhhh...

So how about that announcement? Did I have you fooled? I was hoping that you would all be thinking that the big surprise was a work related project so that I wouldn't give it away! I had to post it Sunday night though because people from market were starting to talk and I didn't want anyone else to tell before I had my chance. :)

Thank you all so much for the sweet comments and emails! I read every single one at least twice! A lot of you asked how I have been feeling....well the first trimester was full of sick and tired, but pretending to feel great and in the weeks since the sick has worn off the tired has stuck around. I feel sort of like I'm on cough medicine all the time. I'm tired but happy! I'm not sure that it has completely become real for me yet but in the moments that it does feel real I get so excited!

Another big question was "What did the kids think?" Oh my! These kids were so funny! I still don't know how I managed to hide the bump here at home, but they totally didn't get it! Molly said "How long has this been going on?!" and when I said "Since June" she acted a little mad for a minute but then quickly changed her mind and said "Oh Mama! Now I'm glad you didn't tell us, cause now I don't have to wait so long!" They were so excited! Last Tuesday was when they found out. We came home from the doctors office and told them and then took them out to eat (a BIG treat around here) and then to the mall for them to buy something for the baby. For two or three days they would say things like "OH! That's why you were so tired" or "OH! That's why you wouldn't ride the roller coasters!" You know it really is surprising how unobservant kids are about some things! I mean I couldn't have hid a bag of chocolate for more than a day, but a baby, oh your good for a few months!

I have been a lazy-bum today after such a busy week with market and all, but I plan to get on the ball tomorrow and post all of those market pictures I promised. Now I need to get up, straighten up my house, and get these kids fed and dressed for church. It looks like we will be having chicken noodle soup with goldfish crackers tonight! Gotta love quick dinner nights! xo, Sam

Comments

Haws Family said…
I didn't leave a comment on your last post, and you don't know me, but I got all teary when I read your news!! I am so happy for you! What a blessing and a joy. Thanks for sharing!
Stephanie said…
I didn't leave a comment last time but wanted to tell you that your news made me want to start smocking little baby things even though I don't actually know you. I'm so happy for you.
Renata said…
So glad you are going well! You know when you mentioned a big announcement I had a baby in the back of my mind!!!
Looking forward to following your pregnancy!
Renata:)
Alisa said…
Congratulations, Samantha and family! May the Lord give a healthy pregnancy and in due time a healthy baby.
Mindy said…
Oh, I am so happy for you! I prayed for you as soon as I read the news! What a wonderfully big heart you have, how special that you are being blessed with more to love!
Sam- congratulations!! What wonderful news for you and your family!
Julia said…
Congrats, congrats, congrats!
Angel said…
Oooh you should put a little meter on your blog that counts down to the baby's due date. Just like your cute adoptions one!
Debbie said…
I'm a little late to celebration, but I'm ssooooo happy for you!!!!!!!! Praise the Lord!
I'm praying for a healthy and easy pregnancy.
Brer Rabbit said…
Congrats and you have a very cute baby bump! I just posted about market with some pics of you - go take a look at http://brerrabbitdesigns.blogspot.com
Laurie said…
Oops, I posted with my "Brer Rabbit Designs" log in - but it's really me!!! :)

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