The Big News

Well, it appears that Miss Taryn Reese is going to be a BIG SISTER!!!!! We knew one day this moment would come, but lately we had both been on the fence about things. We wanted to make sure our Princess had everything in the world available to her....just shy of being spoiled completely rotten! I know they say one is hard, but 2 is not twice as hard......it's 3 times as hard! I know that seems very silly, but there are so many blessings that come with a new child! There are twice the giggles, twice the hugs, kisses, funny comments, silly faces, and more love than you know what to do with! I could go on and on. We heve been truly blessed by God, and I look forward to our journey together as a family of 4.

Both Mark and I had a feeling last week, but I confirmed the test on Friday, November 14, 2008.......by myself..... in a hotel room in Asheville. I had gone for a conference for work, and I couldn't handle not knowing for sure. I think I only talked to Mark 6 times that day and on the way home among other family members. I couldn't spill the beans.....I really wanted to tell him in person. That was also a little difficult because my cousin Megan was in town with us for the weekend, so I had to track Mark down in our bedroom closet.....I know, How sweet! Hahahaha. Being that Mark cannot keep a secret AT ALL, he played the guessing game with Megan over dinner. She's quick! In about 30 seconds she had guessed it, and proceeded to just about strangle me with hugs! I love hugs!!!! So, Megan was the FIRST person we told. Some people say you shouldn't tell people so early, but in the event that something does go wrong, wouldn't it be best that those who love you the most be your support system? We haven't told Taryn yet. Three-yr-olds don't really have the "secret" thing under control. We have asked her if she would want a brother or sister, and she does.....but that may change once the baby is here. I hope not!!!! We also have not told our parents yet. With Taryn, my parents were living in Asheville (in February) and so we just called. We told his parents in person. This time is gonna be a blast! I told Mark that I want to wait unitl Thanksgiving when EVERYONE is together. I can't wait to see the look on their faces. We are going to Pittsboro for my family on Thursday, and his parents on Saturday. For all of our dinners at The Massey's, Taryn normally says the cutest blessing.......this year, she is going to add on the part about "thank you for my new baby brother or sister"...... I am planning on recording this, as she is the cutest thing in the world.....plus I want to catch the chaos that will ensue!!!!! :) I think the hard part is going to be telling my parents w/o Taryn really comprehending it. I don't want her to tell his parents before we sit down, but whatever happens will happen! If all goes as "planned" I will have some videos to post next time! :)