Feeling a small tap on my leg, I look down to hear my 5 year old son say, "Mom, can we pleeeeease have a baby sister? I've always wanted a baby sister."
"Umm I'm not sure bud. We don't get to choose brother or sister, but you can always start including that in your prayers if you'd like to."
This was six months before we had even *thought* about having our fourth child. In my mind I was three for three with all boys, so as much as I'd LOVE a baby girl, the thought of having one never felt like an real possibility.
My sweet hearted little boy took that advice and ran with it. He began sincerely praying for a sister in every prayer he gave. His pure spirit and kind heart made me begin to believe that if anyone could convince Heavenly Father for a sister, it was him. :) After all, how could you turn down a cute little guy like that?
Well, by that August we found out we were pregnant, and Henry couldn't help but start referring to the baby as a girl. He just knew. There was no doubt in his mind that his prayers would be answered. I just love that about him. His sweet faith had me in awe. Fast forward to when I was about 32 weeks along, we finally caved and opened the gender card for Christmas. His dreams were coming true!! There was literal screams as we read the card out loud around the Christmas tree. And our lives have been changed ever since.
How in the world is this baby doll of mine ONE?! It sure has been one incredible year! As sad as it is to see her hit this big milestone, I'm looking forward to seeing more and more of her personality shine through this next year.
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