Tick Tock Tick Tock...

Well boys and girls, here we are at the final two months. Believe it or not, there's no turning back now! (Lke there ever was to begin with...)

Sarah's now on a bi-monthly doc appointment schedule, which will be the case until June when she starts going every week. So far she's right on track with everything from size and weight gain, to pain and aggravation enhancement. She's been a trooper though, having weathered through work, travel to San Antonio, and weddings (yet another next week!). With the anticipation and growth comes new aches and pains, and a slight increase in fatigue. Kaelyn has decided she's going to grow straight out rather than up, down, or side-to-side. Without a profile shot, you would almost forget mom's about to be a mom. Example: These two pictures were taken about three weeks ago, about one day apart:

Front View - Where's The Baby???

Side View: Found Her!

We've even had some pretty impressive calisthenics being practiced as well. I'll do my best to get some videos uploaded soon.

As for me, I'm finally getting some connection to what's really occurring. I always wondered about the fatherhood side of pregnancy, and honestly I had it pegged pretty well. Even for a sap like me, up until now you really don't feel much. I mean, of course there's the anticipation and happiness, but it's sort of like a combination of Christmas and watching your friends pregnancy. Sure, you know something big is coming and you are aware that it's life-altering. But other than that, it's not the big of a deal. Until now.

I can say I've had two complete moments of clarity. One was when I felt what I believe to be Kaelyn's head rub against my hand repeatedly. Then, upon inspection I see some appendage movement from east to west across Sarah's tummy. I like to believe it was Kaelyn waving hello; glad to hear her daddy was home!

The second moment wasn't quite as surreal, but more of an confirmation of what I knew was to come. This time last year, mid-April to mid-May, Sarah and I were traveling to Austin for boat party's on Lake Travis; to San Antonio to close bars during an engagement celebration; to Rockwall for a crawfish festival with the Minihan's; and spending days in Fort Worth walking the streets at art festivals. Suddenly, last weekend, I find myself in Target on a Saturday night at 9:00pm pushing a cart with an Eddie Bauer travel system stroller in it through checkout lane seven. I was suddenly amongst the middle aged women who shop at that hour to "beat the crowd". I can honestly say I confirmed (mind you, I had already prepped myself for this moment) that the free-wheeling days are over, and daddy-hood is my new full-time gig. But hey, beer's cheaper at the Holland house anyway!

With two more months to go, the anxieties are starting to mount. Will she have red hair? Will she combine her mother and father's rears for a super-junk butt? Will she ever, ever, ever let us sleep? The best answer I can come up with right now is: Who cares? We love you anyway, enormous booty and all...

A Few Other Pictures

Jay and I picked out a few cute little summer dresses for our sweet little June baby on the way. We are hoping for a newborn size baby, but you never know since Jay was a huge baby...almost 10 pounds!

The blue one is her first river house trip dress and the green one is the first thing (other than the TECH stuff) daddy Jay picked out.

A Babies Room in the Making

Well, the once hideous blue-green second bedroom is now pink! We finally decided to get to work on the babies room since her arrival is approaching very quickly and although pink was not the plan in the beginning, daddy Jay decided that anything was better than the blue-green and let us go a little pink crazy. I guess I should mention that if we decide to have another baby and it’s a boy.....I assured him he would get to drive that decorating party. As result, I have already started to prepare myself for a red and black room in my future that includes accents of footballs I am sure!

Of course it was a family affair.....Aunt Jenny laid the plan and dad, Grandma Lavina, Jay and I all took on our perspective jobs. Mom lucked out since she was in the Valley with some kids from the school at a contest. Dad was in charge of building the valance for the window and of course the electrical - hanging the chandelier. Grandma and I (because Jay wasn't to crazy about the light pink paint at first) took on the task of painting and Jay took on all the other associated projects. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention.....Jenny was the project manager!
Needless to say, it all turned out great and the additional touches will all fall right into place as the day approaches. For now, the room as is will cover almost all the immediate needs and it could function pretty well should this little one be arriving earlier than her mom and dad have planned!

I have added some pictures so you can see what we have done so far. You probably noticed Leeroy also, he thinks the room is for him, especially the brown rug. I think he must be color blind! Once we get is all done, you have to come by to see the real deal. We love you all and can’t wait to see you soon!