Lots to talk about on this post…

1st and most important, we’re having another baby!  Yeah!  We’re all very excited.  And one of us is very tired.  Here are some funny/endearing moments by the boys in regards to their new baby:

a) When we told Jacob he got teary-eyed and threw his arms around my neck.  I asked him if he was sad and he replied, "No, Mom!  These are happy tears."  He won’t stop talking to my stomach despite us explaning that the baby doesn’t have ears yet.  Later that night I was laying in his bed with him and he said, with this far-away look in his eyes, "Mom, I’m really happy."  THAT will make every ounce of nausea worth it!

b) Caleb asked, "Does the baby have any clothes on?"  Jacob was quick to give the answer and then they giggled the rest of the night about the baby being naked! 

c)  Jacob has decided he has taken on the role of "mommy’s dietician", telling me what I should and should not eat that’s good for the baby.  Let me tell you…that gets old pretty quick. 🙂

So here’s a first look.  Due on January 11th.

1stsonogram The line drawn is the baby.  Not much to see…only 3 mm in size.  But the heart was pumping strong…that was amazing.

FIELD DAY highlights:

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And finally, here’s a picture of the gift Derek bought for us to announce our news to the boys.  Jacob goes around telling people that there’s a 50/50 chance that it’s a girl.  Caleb chimes in and says there’s a 61% chance it’s a girl.  Go figure. 🙂

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4 responses to “Smith Update”

  1. Shelley Avatar
    Shelley

    I’M SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!
    Congratulations. This baby is so lucky to have great parents and two great big brothers. I got teary just reading about Jacob’s excitement. So sweet.
    So, I know this might be a long summer for you. Please let me help you with the boys, with dinners, with housekeeping, whatever.
    YEAH!!! This is so great!

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  2. Shelley Avatar
    Shelley

    Where are all the comments?
    Come on people!
    This is BIG NEWS!
    I can’t be the only one who is thrilled for the awesome Smith family…….

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  3. mom Avatar
    mom

    Pops and I couldn’t be more excited! Look at the beautiful two boys you already have and imagine another Smith baby. . . pure joy for Pops and Nana.

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  4. laura Avatar
    laura

    meredith! congratulations! i remember you saying you get very very sick when you’re pregnant. i really hope it’s not as bad this time for you. especially it being summer and already super hot down there. i can’t wait to read all the updates on your blog.
    oh, and my baby was born on january 9, so you could have yours on her birthday. (she was due on the 4th, little stinker).
    i love all the stories about your boys. they say the cutest things. it makes me excited for connor to grow up and understand more.
    congrats!
    laura

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