Counting the Days

     The days seem to be going by both fast and slow at the same time when we think about the number of days until Courtney Grace decides to join us.  Yes, I decided to start counting in days and not weeks.  I think that's my right as an excited dad.  There is such an excitement of anticipation as we continue to count down the days.  The nursery is ready to go, we have diapers and clothes on hand, and Carson asks me almost daily when his baby sister will be here.  He asked me yesterday if I would let him rock her to sleep in the rocking chair.  Carson is asking a couple times a week if he can sleep with Courtney's pink tiger so he can "love on it" for her.  That really might be the cutest thing he has ever said, and he has said a lot of cute things.  I even made a plan with our neighbors The Greene's about watching Carson at a moment's notice when we head to the hospital.  I can't wait for this new experience of having our own little girl dressed in pink and wearing Yoda slippers, thanks to our other neighbors the Riggs for those.  (Now if only I can I can find some in an adult size for me we will be good to go)  I know we are not 100% ready, but lets be honest, as a parent you never are-sometimes you just work it out as you go.
     So we know Courtney will be here in due time and we are patiently and anxiously waiting for her arrival.  I always joked that I would never have a daughter because and I quote myself: "God wouldn't do that to me."  But deep down, somehow I knew that I would.  I have gotten reassurances this week from Blake Thompson and Mike Moore that it's great, and I will have no problem playing barbies, playing dress up, and carrying around a pink (and brown) diaper bag.  It's nice to hear that from others who have girls that I can adjust.  We can't wait to hold our baby girl for the first time.

grace&peace
Kevin

PS-It's 37 days and counting, give or take.