May 31, 2011

Dear Bennett, Month 20

Dear Ben,

You're going to be a big brother.

Long before Dad and I told anyone else our big news, I had conversations with you about it. You're the best secret keeper I know . . . for now, at least. I asked if you wanted to be a big brother and you responded with your usual "Uh-huh!" You didn't really know what I was asking, but I hope your enthusiasm continues through December.

May 2011

About 10 minutes after I found out I was pregnant, my thoughts wandered to you. How will you react? How will you feel being the middle child? Your brother had all of my attention for almost 2 1/2 years, and now, right before he'll head to school and you would have had my undivided attention, we'll have a new little one. Will you understand why so much of my time will be diverted from you? Will you be jealous? Will you care? Will you resent a new little person in our family?

May 2011

One thing I do know for sure is that you're going to be a great big brother. I really did think that you might be the youngest child in our family, but I'm so glad you'll have a chance to care for a younger sibling. Your little brother or sister is going to be so lucky to have you. I can't wait to see you in this new role.

May 2011

No matter how many brothers you have, or how old you are or where you fall in birth order . . . I want you to know that you are so special to me. You're the only Ben I have and I can't imagine my life without you. You're smart, funny, compassionate and inquisitive. You bring so much joy and I love you more than words can say.

Love,
Mama

13 comments:

Melissa Hoffman said...

WAHOO!! Such exciting news! I am smiling so big right now! So happy for you!!!!!

Emily said...

wow!!! Congratulations!

Jodi said...

I'm so excited, congrats!!!!!!

Jeni said...

Yay, congrats! He will be an awesome big brother :)

Heather S. said...

Congratulations!!! So exciting!!!

Minnie said...

Congratulations and prayers for a safe and healty pregnancy and baby.

Mud and Grace said...

Congratulations!

The ALF family said...

Yeah for Ben! (and Jack) :) I'm so excited for you and Kyle. I am guessing we might be due around the same time? I'm at the end of December. :) SO blessed by your sweet letters to Ben. :) Love you all!

Elisa said...

Congratulations!! I'm so happy for your family!

rachel said...

congratulations!

ann said...

Wow. Congratulations!

Jen Decker said...

I was just thinking that I hadn't checked your blog out for a while, then I see this news! Wow! Congratulations!

Stephanie said...

Congratulations, Sara! and the rest of the family of course : )