It’s a...GIRL!

Since we were able to keep the second pregnancy a secret...for the most part...finding out the gender was something we all anticipated!!!  At exactly 16 weeks, one of my favorite offices in Lebanon did our gender ultrasound.  Charley went with me and was full of questions!  The tech was so sweet to make sure she was certain with her findings.  She very discretely printed the “It’s a...” picture, wrapped the picture so I wouldn’t be tempted to look and sealed it in an envelope!  I put it in the console of my car just to make sure I didn’t get the urge to rip it open on our way to Benton.  On Tuesday we took the sealed envelope, the reveal box painted by Ray-Ray, and pink and blue balloons to the florist...with very specific instructions on what I wanted...down to a drawn out diagram, just to make sure they knew my vision!  Finally on Wednesday, we went to Gwen’s for the big reveal!!!  We had talked about this for a month with Charley, so we knew she would know right away whether she was getting a brother or sister depending on blue or pink balloons.  After making sure the lighting was right, taking our places, and getting the tape of the box...we finally got the green light from Gwen to open the box!  When those pink balloons popped out, I was flooded with excitement...and emotions!  Of course I cried...Gwen might have teared up...and Granddad Mike did, too!  Daddy rushed over to give Charley and I kisses and celebrate!  Amma was beyond thrilled for so many reasons.  For starters, she loved Baby Girl’s name, but she was also thrilled because she didn’t have to keep a secret anymore!

I love the idea of Charley having a sister to share things with, and for now she insists on calling her Pumpkin, since she is coming the week of Halloween.  I cannot wait until the end of October to welcome this sweet baby girl into our lives...Carter Lynn Robinson...will be the perfect addition to our family!  (Carter because we love it...Lynn after Granddad Mike who’s middle name is Lynn.)

Charley’s “turn” getting the ultrasound!  

Sweet profile at 16 weeks

Sweet profile at 19 weeks, 2 days

Cute feet 

It’s a GIRL...confirmed after the second ultrasound!

3 Years, 3 Months

Quarterly updates alway remind me that life is far from dull with Miss Priss! I love all of the crazy, cute pictures that are captured with a phone!

Last Day and Preschool Program

What a blessing Mt. Juliet Church of Christ Preschool has been for us this year!  Charley went to school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-1:30, made the sweetest friends, learned lots and had incredible teachers.  I am beyond thankful to live in the community with this precious school.  Charley really enjoyed school...on most days...and almost always wanted to go.  One day after school she came home and said, “I’m a little bit mad at my teachers...they wouldn’t call me Princess!”  Ms. Catherine thought that was hilarious!  

Charley’s Preschool Program was on a Friday night at the church building.  For weeks we practiced her two songs “Oh Be Careful Little...” and “The B.I.B.L.E.” Granddad took off work to be at the program.  Amma promised her new pool toys if she did a good job.  We had sparkle cookies waiting in the car.  Her teacher even told me that she was the loudest singer in the class...despite all the preparation, bribes and cute outfit...she sat on the steps, arms crossed and mouth tightly shut.  When the program was over Amma was not so happy with her and told her she wasn’t going to go get those pool toys.  Charley said, “I really wanted to sing, but my mouth just didn’t work!”  We all lost it.  Granddad Mike said her performance called for an ice cream celebration!  haha

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day weekend was so special, because I spent it with my sweet baby girl, mom and grandmothers.  Pregnancy brain must be getting the best of me, because I don't remember what else we did that weekend....I’m sure it was just nice being in Kentucky.  We celebrated at Catfish Kitchen after church with Granny Martha and Belew’s for dinner with Granny Katherine.  Miss Priss and Craig made me feel extra special with lots of sweet cards and maternity jeans!  Next Mother’s Day will be double the sweetness when baby number two comes along!

Miss Priss with my 15 week bump

Charley at the Bank

Over Mother’s Day weekend, we took Charley and her owl bank to CFSB to empty it into her savings account.  All birthday and holiday money that she has gotten has gone straight into her bank account, but her owl bank was FULL of change and dollars that she has collected over the past three years.  Cute little girls must attract $1 bills, because even while we were emptying her bank into the coin machine, a nice man gave her another $1.  Miss Paige was so nice and patient.  She gave Charley several suckers and Smartie’s...and even showed up at church Sunday with more!  She deposited $85.83 from her owl bank into her savings account and is ready to fill it up again!

A “BIG” Secret for Easter

We managed to keep a "big" secret from Miss Priss for about 12 weeks.  So on Easter, she got a new t-shirt in her Easter basket that said “BIG SIS!”  We couldn’t really tell at first how she felt about the baby, probably because of the two Easter baskets filled with Ariel and Snow White princess dresses, but it wasn’t long before the questions came pouring in on us.  “Where’s your baby?”  “What’s your baby doing?”  I tried to explain to her that it would be close to Halloween before the baby gets here, and that Mommy is having a little pumpkin.  It wasn’t until she got to church, walked right in and said to Granny Martha and Ms. Sherry, “My Momma has a baby in her belly.  It’s a pumpkin!”  We knew she wouldn’t be too good at keeping a secret, so I am definitely glad we waited that long to tell her.  As the day went on, we told everyone at Granny Martha’s and Granny Katherine’s house...but made it clear not to tell the world or make any social media announcements until I find out what we are having!  I love the idea of a good surprise!!!

We had the best day with everyone and shared two yummy meals, an Easter egg hunt, family time and lots of laughs...especially during the family photo shoot at Granny Martha and Granddad Charlie’s house.