A few weeks ago we got a glimpse of our baby on the ultrasound screen and I can't begin to tell you what a wonderful feeling it was seeing the baby's little heart beating away. Baby was moving all about and had a nice strong heartbeat. Aftering dealing with loss over the past year, this was one big sigh of relief for Dave and I. Yesterday, we finally got to hear the baby's heartbeat. My doctor welcomed us to the second trimester, told me to relax, and assured me that everything was perfect with the baby.
In preparation for sharing the news, I wanted to grab a few cute pictures of Sophia. In the era of Pinterest, it's easy to get carried away with over the top pregnancy announcements. I knew I wanted to keep it simple but cute so I whipped up a little chalkboard sign and convinced myself that Sophia would sit for a few pictures. I must be crazy! Here's a behind the scenes look at how things went...
My first attempt was before church on Sunday.... clearly she's not interested in sitting for me. And she did NOT want to go near mommy's little sign. Of course.
N: Can you please smile for mommy? Pllllleeeeassse?
S: No momma. Play ball.
I thought maybe I'd have luck with the fireplace but nope, still wouldn't sit still or hold the chalkboard.
I tried again after nap. I tried our bed where Sophia loves to play. I tried the rocking chair in her room. I finally hung the sign on the wall and got her to sit in her little wooden rocker.
N: Sophia, mommy wants to take your picture to tell people about your baby brother or sister.
S: No. No. No. (Insert pouty lips)
That's when I decided it was time to put the camera away. There would be no cute Pinterest-inspired pregnancy announcement with an almost two year old. As I was putting the camera away, I said something to Sophia about the baby in my belly and she stopped, flashed me a smile, lifted her shirt and said, "Baby Sophia belly."
And that's how we got this:
Silly girl really thinks there is a baby in her belly. She also thinks she's getting a baby sister.
