I've been laughing at myself a bit lately. I thought that I had given up on a third child. We sold our minivan in favor of a four door. Our crib is long gone, the baby gates have gone to my brother and I find myself as unprepared as when I was expecting my daughter - in everything that matters. In the things that don't (but really do, just the same) it seems I have a pretty good stash of supplies built up. I have just enough of the palest pink yarn saved for a coming home cardigan for a sweet baby girl. I saved the smallest bit of my favorite creamy blue fabric to sew into a baby boy quilt. A gorgeous bottle green velvet was purchased on clearance for a toddler coat. Apricot colored cotton yarn I imagined as a cabled fall hat. The list goes on.
I don't store these things as a matter of habit. I loathe the concept of a stash, but there were prints or yarns too precious to clean out. I kept them around for exactly what.... I wouldn't even dare to think. But now their purpose, unspoken until now, is clear. It's just funny to see how very obvious it was that I hadn't given up hope after all.
I will be back tomorrow for the return of the Friday Morning Book Post! It might be late - the mornings are still iffy, but the afternoons are improving, yay!
I know exactly what you mean. It seems like it isn't going to happen, moving on occurs, and yet ... and yet, the wee items tucked away here and there.
I am so happy for you :-)
And also Yay! that the afternoons are improving.
Posted by: Ellie | January 12, 2012 at 12:58 PM
This makes me smile.
So glad the afternoons are improving!
Posted by: Melanie B | January 12, 2012 at 12:59 PM
This post made me smile! You continue to be in my prayers, Jenn!
Posted by: Sarah | January 12, 2012 at 12:59 PM
I just like to see baby posts from you :-)
Posted by: Angel | January 12, 2012 at 01:23 PM
Yay for improving afternoons!
Posted by: Amy | January 12, 2012 at 01:45 PM
That was so lovely (sniff). Hope, however much hidden, is a blessed thing indeed. And so glad you're feeling better!
Posted by: Kimberlee | January 12, 2012 at 02:32 PM
This is so sweet. My heart is so happy for you.
Posted by: Jeannine | January 12, 2012 at 03:55 PM
Every time I think of you selling your minivan, I giggle.
So very happy for you.
Posted by: KC | January 12, 2012 at 08:16 PM
So wonderful, I am really full of joy for you.
Posted by: sarah | January 12, 2012 at 09:37 PM
Can't decide if I want to laugh or cry. This was beautiful, really. So very happy for you.
Posted by: Melissa | January 13, 2012 at 07:38 AM
Oh, I just want to knit something for your long-hoped-for third baby! I am so thrilled for you. Funny thing is when you first announced it, my first thought was that you'd sold your minivan!
Posted by: Carmie | January 17, 2012 at 08:59 PM