Tomorrow is the big day! We have talked about the "caboose" joining our family for quite some time. We have prayed for you and know that you are going to seamlessly fit into our family and it won't be long before we won't be able to imagine what life was like without you.
We chose your name by chance. It had been a little over two weeks since we found out you were a boy and we still didn't have a name. It was driving me crazy! We figured we might use Timothy as your middle name since both of your grandfathers are Timothy and that is Daddy's middle name. But we were stuck on a first name. Your daddy had gone to workout and your brothers were napping so I laid on the couch and googled "baby boy names." I scrolled list after list just waiting for something to jump out at me. One name always caught my attention on several different lists...Bennett. Finally, after seeing it about four times, and each time thinking it was so sweet, I looked up the meaning. I was sold and you were named before your daddy even came home. I was just hoping he would like it :) The meaning of Bennett is "Little Blessed One." And oh how blessed you are indeed. All I could think about was how blessed you already were...not even born yet....with two brothers who absolutely adored you.
For about three weeks now, Alex has affectionately referred to me as Big Mama. I have no idea where this came from but we all think it is hysterical...as long as it stops once you come out ;). The name has kind of caught on and now both Will and your daddy refer to me as "Big Mama" as well.
Today I took your brothers to the McWane Center to play and to Chick-fil-A for lunch! Our last day hanging out just the three of us. I must admit when walking through the parking lot at Chick-fil-A that it did cross my mind that I might never be able to leave the house this summer because I simply won't have enough hands :) I am sure we will figure it out together and adjust to our new normal. Just be patient with us while we learn!
I am told the third child is usually super laid back and learns to fend for themselves. I sure do hope your personality is easy going! We have a mix with your brothers-one being pretty straight-laced and anal, the other being at the opposite end of the spectrum- wild and carefree. I can't wait to see how you will fit in. One thing I know for sure is that having two older brothers will make you a tough little guy. I pray every day that you three will be the best of friends. That you will turn to your brothers during sad times, hard times, happy times, exciting times, uncertain times. I pray that you will guide one another, encourage one another, set examples for one another, and LOVE each other dearly. I am sure there will be times when someone feels left out. I hope these are few and far between. I hope there are no favorites. I hope you boys will live life together.
I'm not sure that I ever imagined myself raising a house full of boys. I do feel like God gives us exactly what we need. I love your brothers. I love the chaos they add to my life. I love that I have to be okay with dirty feet and sweaty hair. I love that it is normal to hear toots and burps (as long as they are followed up by excuse me). I love that my mornings consist of action figures and playing "the boat game." I love that my evenings consist of outdoor play and chasing after bugs. My life with daddy and my boys is the greatest blessing. Is our life perfect? Absolutely not. But it is perfect for me. I can't wait to meet you tomorrow and see how you complete our family.
We love you already, precious one!
Love,
Mommy
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