We have come up with a name for our new baby girl...her name will be Gabriella. In Italian that means "by Gods Might" I find this fitting and really wanted a name that would fit her. Lord knows I prayed for her! Yes, we do have a dog named Gaby...however we don't plan on calling the baby that..her name is after all Gabriella. Who knows what nick name we will find fitting...I guess only time can answer that one. Now...just on to the middle name...
I'm just full of thoughts today...
I was cleaning (as usual) tonight, Alyssa and Brandon were playing and Jeff...well, Jeff was on the computer. As I was scrubbing the tub I realized that being a mom is hard. I start the day before anyone else and end if after everyone else. I work, clean, do the laundry, shopping, baths, dinner, make lunch...heck I like to think I'm the one to keep this family in line. I realize though that my mom did the same things, made the same sacrifices...as did her mom. WOW....and I thought you really had nothing better you would rather do with your time. Sooooo that being said...it may be 15 years late...but thanks for all you did and still do!
I've been feeling emotional lately so I treated myself to some shopping therapy both yesterday and today. Of course I was shopping for the kids...all three of them! : ) It feels nice to finally be able to shop for a specific gender.
Last week we painted the kids room. We had big plans for dramatic strips...but in the end went with just a neutral off white and will accent with colors. We left the ceiling painted like the sky (Brandon's nursery decor) so it looks real nice. The bunk beds have been ordered and should arrive tomorrow, once the room is all set I'll post a picture.
This weekend is family movie night at the school. It's a low key event and I will once again be in charge of popping the popcorn. Exciting, I know! Afterwards Alyssa is going to a sleep over so it looks like once again it will just be Brandon and I. I have to admit he takes up less of the bed than Jeff so no complaints.
Guess that about sums up the excitement at the Corsaro home...
GIRL!
That's right, we found out today that our little bean is a girl. Alyssa is so excited, even Brandon, who has been talking about wanting a brother seems excited. The Dr. has already scheduled the C-Section for October 15th at 7:30am. It's still 4 months away but I'm sure the time will just fly by. Soooo....it looks like Jeff is out numbered once again!
Wow, it's already June...where has the year gone?
Our church program, Galilee by the Sea is over. It was a huge success, I'll post some pictures of it later when I'm at home. We ended up with about 100 kids, so we were happy with that turn out. I had Brandon in my group and was surprised at how much he took in. He told Jeff at home that he keeps God and Jesus in his head, on his lips and in his heart...and then told him why. He says in his head causes he is always thinking about him, on his lips cause he wants to tell all about him and in his heart cause (in Brandon's words) that's where he lives. Love it!
We are still working in Alyssa and Brandon's room, what a project this is turning out to be. We have however decided on a color so at least that's a step in the right direction. After it's all painted we can order the bunk beds and finally move the furniture in...then I can start on the baby's room. Exciting but exhausting at the same time.
Work is good, they have decided to do away with the 3rd party mgmt team that I work for. My job is secure and I'll actually be working directly for the owners so I'm not worried. Just anxious to see our benefit package.
Well, that's about all for now...
