Sneak Peek

You know that rocking chair of mine? Ironically, before the news of our latest development in the family, I moved it out of Phoebe's room to make way for the new dollhouse she helped purchase with her birthday money. We entertained the idea of selling it, but decided to keep it around for a bit longer. You know, for Phoebe's sake.

So Xee helped me wedge it through the doorway of our room, and it has been just hangin' out there in the corner for the last couple months. I eyeballed it a couple of times, thinking that it would be just like God to possibly be preparing me for something. And now, here we are. Well, the rocking chair is all ready to go. But am I?

Funny thing. Having the chair in our room, where Phoebe begins her sleep routine snuggling up next to us in our bed...well, now she wants to be rocked every night. Hmmm. Or could it be the impending changes in the air that have rekindled this spark with an old fling? Either way, I don't mind at all. With all the changes that are bound to happen around here, the bond I have with my daughter is not one of them. So I will rock her if she asks. Soon enough, she will likely insist that Big Sister rock her new baby brother or sister to sleep in that chair.

The Bible says that the womb is a secret place. I also believe it to be quite sacred. It is where the mysterious takes place. New life is such a wonder. It is a miracle every time, and as a woman, I know I am highly privileged to be the vessel for this new creation. Here is a peek into that marvelous mystery, the first glimpse of this little, tiny guy or gal.

Happy Father's Day!

Reasons numbers nine-thousand-four-hundred-eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, and fifteen why I love this man....

He cherishes his family...

She knows how much he loves her...

He gives his strength...

And his softer side (that enjoys beach-side tea party dates with his daughter)....

And his super-cool creative side...ask him to make a mic stand and voila'! He does. And he includes a homemade guitar as well. AND he totally rocks out with you, singing all your favorite tunes!

From giant origami flowers and piggy-back rides, to silly bedtime stories and fancy homemade band instruments, Xee never stops showing that he cares. He is available, he is loving, he is tender, and he is strong. Just a few reasons why Phoebe will always say, "My Dad's the coolest!"

Happy Father's Day to an awesome friend and husband, and an incredible Dad! We love you!!

Shhh...

Are you good at keeping secrets? I am. I can keep a straight face, come up with good excuses on the spot, and I am great with surprise parties...I never "spill the beans". I actually have a little secret right now. But I don't really want to keep it! It's the kind of secret some might keep for...say, twelve weeks or so. But I don't want to.

Some might wait. But I don't want to. I've told some of my family, but you all are just like family to me....SO have you guessed my little secret?

*Feel free to make comments here...but please, don't post it on Facebook! I'm not tellin' the world. You're among the privileged-for now!