Three's a Crowd?

So there comes a time in your life where, I guess, you have to decide if the amount of children you have is the 'right' amount. I AM almost 30, ya know! I feel like I am waiting for 'signs' to tell me if two beautiful, healthy girls is the right amount for us. Let's run through the reasons why TWO kids are perfect, and three's a crowd. And if you're wondering, YES, this blog is a type of therapy. Anyway...

#1 - I can almost reach out and TOUCH family vacations...or trips to DesMoines, for that matter.

#2 - We don't require a minivan!

#3 - We can still fit in a booth at a restaurant. *Thanks, Candi - I like that one! :)

#4 - We aren't outnumbered.

#5 - We are enjoying the girls being older and more independent.

#6 - After having 2 girls, it's nice (and less $) that clothes can be passed on. What if we had a boy? Start all over with clothes, room, decor, etc (Ya know...because EVERYTHING we have is pink! ;)

#7 - We will be able to do more as a family - SOON!

You get the idea...

So, yesterday my good friend had her first girl, and I'm feeling like that is THE sign. I went through the tub (filled to the top, of course) of 0-3 month clothing and took out the really special things...although my husband doesn't really understand what makes those things so 'special'. (Guys never understand the important stuff.) As I carried the large tub through the hospital entrance and into the OB, I was reminded of the feeling you have when one of those rooms is yours. The feeling you have when the nurse says "it looks like you're going to be staying today". The feeling you have when they roll in that sweet little bundle of joy in a tightly swaddled blanket. The feeling you have when guests come in and can't stop smiling at that precious baby that I carried for 9 LONG months. The feeling of being proud of how hard I worked to get that baby OUT! So as I left that tub of clothes behind and walked out to the car, I kind of felt like I was leaving more than just clothes behind. Hmm...something to ponder?

On my 3-block trip home, I have a rush of emotions. I also remember that I LOVE sleep, I LOVE routine, & I LOVE that my kids can talk and don't need me 24/7. So maybe I won't ponder it?

These two girls bring more joy to my life than I ever would have imagined. Before we had kids, I knew I wanted ONE girl. I got two. I cannot complain. I'm lucky.