Sweet Anticipation

Sweet Anticipation

Precious little twinkle of my eye, as you grow and blossom each day, sweet anticipation builds upon itself. From the moment I knew of your existance to being able to call you by name, you have already become such a big part of the lives of your loving parents. We have loved you long before you came into our lives and are so thankful you are almost here. We joyfully look forward to experiencing all of your firsts. Your first breath, your first cry, your first loving hugs from mom and dad. Welcome to this world. There will be challenges through the years but we will be a strong and loving, God centered family unit. We love you little flower bud and look forward to watching you blossom and bloom.

As I begin to dream of the arrival of our precious little one, lullabies start drifting through my mind. Some are from sweet memories centered around my childhood, some I've grown to love. Can't wait to serenade my little Jasmine blossom to sleep.

River Lullaby

Hush now, my baby

Be still love, don't cry
Sleep like you're rocked by the stream
Sleep and remember
My lullaby
And I'll be with you when you dream


Drift on a river
That flows through my arms
Drift as I'm singing to you
I see you smiling
So peaceful and calm
And holding you, I'm smiling, too
Here in my arms
Safe from all harm
Holding you, I'm smiling, too

Hush now, my baby
Be still, love, don't cry
Sleep like you're rocked by the stream
Sleep and remember this river lullaby
And I'll be with you when you dream
I'll be with you when you dream

Lullaby, and Good Night

Lullaby, and good night.

With pink roses bedight,

With lilies o’erspread

Is my baby’s sweet head.

Lay you down, now, and rest,

My your slumber be blessed!

Lay you down, now, and rest,

May your slumber be blessed!

Lullaby, and good night.

You’re your mother’s delight.

Shining angels beside

My darling abide.

Soft and warm is your bed,

Close your eyes and rest your head.

Soft and warm is your bed,

Close your eyes and rest your head.

Sleepyhead, close your eyes.

Mother’s right here beside you.

I’ll protect you from harm,

You will wake in my arms.

Guardian angels are near,

So sleep on, with no fear.

Guardian angels are near,

So sleep on, with no fear.

Lullaby, and sleep tight.

Hush! My darling is sleeping,

On his sheets white as cream,

With his head full of dreams.

When the sky’s bright and dawn,

He will wake in the morning.

When noontide warms the world,

He will frolic in the sun.

Hush, Little Baby


Hush, little baby, don’t say a word,
Daddy’s going to buy you a mocking bird.
If that mocking bird don’t sing,
Daddy’s going to buy you a diamond ring.
If that diamond ring is brass,
Daddy’s going to buy you a looking glass.
If that looking glass gets broke,
Daddy’s going to buy you a nanny goat.
If that goat don’t give no milk,
Daddy’s going to buy you a robe of silk.
If that robe of silk gets worn,
Daddy’s going to buy you a big French horn.
If that big French horn won’t play,
Daddy’s going to buy you a candy cane.
If that cane should lose its stripes,
Daddy’s going to buy you a set of pipes.
If that set of pipes ain’t clean,
Daddy’s going to buy you a jumping bean.
If that jumping bean won’t roll,
Daddy’s going to buy you a lump of coal.
If that lump of coal won’t burn,
Daddy’s going to buy you a butter churn.
If that butter churn goes sour,
Daddy’s going to buy you an orchid flower.
If that flower don’t smell sweet,
Daddy’s going to buy you some salted meat.
If that salted meat won’t fry,
Daddy’s going to buy you an apple pie.
When that apple pie’s all done,
Daddy’s going to buy you another one.
When that pie’s all eaten up,
Daddy’s going to buy you a greyhound pup.
If that dog won’t run the course,
Daddy’s going to buy you a rocking horse.
If that rocking horse won’t rock,
Daddy’s going to buy you a cuckoo clock.
And if that cuckoo clock runs down,
You’ll still be the prettiest little girl in town

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,

How I wonder what you are!

Up above the world so high,

Like a diamond in the sky.

Chorus:

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,

How I wonder what you are!

When the blazing sun goes down,

Darkness falls all over town.

Then you show your tiny light,

Twinkling, twinkling through the night.

Chorus

Weary travelers in the dark

Thank you for your little spark.

Who could see which path to go,

If you did not twinkle so?

Chorus

In the dark sky you remain,

Peeking through the windowpane,

And you never shut your eye

‘Til the sun is in the sky

Chorus

As your bright and tiny spark

Lights the traveler in the dark,

Though I know not what you are,

Twinkle, twinkle, little star!

Chorus

Long Awaited Joy

After years of ups and downs, happiness and sadness, a miracle has been given to us. December 2010 (not too long before Christmas) "B" and I were blessed with the discovery of a much anticipated pregnancy. Our first doctor's appointment was on his birthday (couldn't ask for a better present!) when we got to see our little bundle's heart beat. Then at the big 20 week ultrasound it was confirmed, more than once, that we are to be expecting a little girl in August. B knew it all along and I just assumed boy because all the boys in my family and all of the people around me having boys. She will be the new princess on the block, whether I like it or not, ha!

In retrospect though it makes sense because we came up with the girl names right away when we first discussed baby names during our first long drive out to El Paso all those (6+) years ago. Jasmine Marie. Jasmine was a name that B had liked for quite some time and I've always been a fan of the more timeless names like flowers and such. Marie is for my paternal grandma, even though her name is Mary she is still beyond pleased to finally get her name back into the lineage as she is a big genealogy buff. 

We have already been so blessed by the many gifts that have been pouring in over these past few months. As a matter of fact, today is my third and final baby shower. Then it's on to making my long awaited shopping list to fill in the gaps of necessities. I've been so very good and haven't bought more than a few outfits that happened to be on great sales. That part has been extremely difficult!  But waiting has more than paid off. The nursery is all but finished. We have to hang the curtains and set up whatever we get today. Then the final touches will most likely be made in the next 2-3 weeks when I put the cherry on top by bringing my 5 gallon bow front freshwater fish tank home to put on the stand that is already waiting for it in the room. I will do one whole post dedicated to the nursery once it is picture ready.

To those discouraged by infertility or timing not being on your side. Lean on your Savior, He will not give you a burden too heavy for you to carry. When He deems the time is right, He will bless you with a family of your own. In the meantime, do not let yourself get discouraged. Be proactive, research adoption and keep an open mind that your timeline is not God's timeline and in the end all is aligned with His plan for your life. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. :) It may feel beyond difficult when you are in the middle of the throws and seeing all the women around starting to blossom but know that sharing in their happiness will help make you stronger through it all and strengthen your relationship with those people. I have now been on both sides and am here and willing to help those still waiting to cross that life changing bridge if ever you need a shoulder.