The small (big) joys in Life

On Saturday we thought we would buy Dallas his Halloween costume because as those parents of toddlers know the sizes and number of available costumes are small and go fast. We asked him what he wanted to be and he said a hero. Ok a hero sure, why not! We bought him a superman outfit with a cape and let us just say he wants to wear it everyday, he sleeps with it, I mean I have to make him take it off just to wash it. I think it is pretty cute as he has never been one to dress up. The kicker is that it is about three inches to short already. So by the time Halloween rolls around it won't fit. Oh well what are you going to do.
Today Dallas and I went to the doctor and were able to hear the baby's heartbeat. What a joy. With Dallas it wasn't as surprising to hear his heartbeat because we could always hear it and I just really expected it. I know that is so silly. I shouldn't have been cavalier, but that's just me I guess. I have always been very healthy and strong and so I just expected it. After this time with the doctor and all that mess and how sick I've been and all the stuff he said to me I am just more worried. We haven't been able to hear the heartbeat the last couple of times, because the Dr. told me that the baby is very active. But I was worried since he kept having me come back every two weeks and I am only on the 14th week, so what can I say, I was worried. I was hoping and praying that this time I could hear the heart beat and know the baby was ok and lucky for us we did hear the heartbeat. Best thing, besides Dallas saying, "I love you mommy too." I have heard all week. The funny thing is that when I was barley 8 weeks pregnant they did the ultrasound where you can see on the tv and Dallas went with me to that appt. too. So when we had the ultrasound this time he kept asking me where the tv was so he could watch the baby go "around and around". He was a little disappointed, but happy to hear the heartbeat anyway. I was impressed he remembered that.
We have discovered that the Wards and Bailey's are abounding in new babies! 6 on the Ward side and 4 on the Bailey side this year. Exciting! This last Saturday we were able to see two brand new babies that our friends had and the peace that surrounds these little ones was overwhelming. Just beautiful little boys. I am so impressed that we get to lead these ones on their life journey. What a blessing, challenge and responsibility. I am incredibly grateful for prayer and good examples. Also Ace. He makes all the tough days totally worth it.