Keeping it real

The guessing game has begun... will it be another boy that sends the already heavily weighted scales crashing down on the boy side, or will we get to pull out the newborn girl bin (full of perfect condition cuteness!) for only the second time in Kyker family history? I know from experience how completely awesome little boys are, so I could never be anything but thankful for another little mischief maker like the four that we already have. However, I've also gotten a taste of the sugar and spice that little girls bring to the mix and more of that would be delightful! Assuming that we're not going to be blessed with the kids desire (one of each), Caroline and I have been talking a lot lately about our thoughts on the matter.

The other night she and I were reminding each other of the fact that God knows exactly what is best for our family and has already chosen the perfect baby for us. We were making plans for how we would arrange everyone if we added a fifth boy and then also talking about a future room for her and a possible little sister when she confessed that she really, really, really wanted a baby sister (yes, she did say "really" three times). She said, "If it is a boy I will throw myself on the ground and wail. Just for a minute, and then I'll be fine. And I know I will adore him. But I will wail."

At least she isn't dramatic. Love that girl.