I was so sure it was a boy.
From the moment I saw those two little pink lines appear on the pregnancy test, I was convinced we were having a boy. His name would be Joshua. He would be an answer to my prayers.
I had dreams about him. I had a whole box of boy’s clothes waiting for him. For those first twenty weeks, I walked around calling him by name, telling all my friends (who proceeded to laugh at my over-confidence) that this was my boy.
There was no way I was having another girl. I already had my girl. She was perfect and girly and I didn’t need another one. In my mind, sisters fought and competed and just didn’t get along. I didn’t want my precious princess to feel cheated. I didn’t want her to have to share or feel as if she was less important.
How ridiculous that way of thinking sounds to me now.
When we went in for the big day I couldn’t wait to hear those three little words come out of the ultrasound technician’s mouth.And then she said it: “It’s a girl.”
Baby Madi at 20 Weeks
My jaw dropped and I urged her to look again. Surely she was mistaken. I KNEW I was having a boy. My mom had prayed for a boy and gotten my little brother. I had done the same, so it had to work for me too right?
But God just doesn’t work that way.
In all my infinite human wisdom (I can hear the angels’ laughter now) I was sure a boy was in the cards for us at this time in our life. For the rest of my pregnancy I worried and fretted about having another girl up until the day before she was born.
Noelle was helping me set up the crib and saw all the new things that people had given the baby. What a fit she threw! She cried and said she wanted a lullaby bear and a new blanket. My husband came home that day and I proceeded to tell him, “See! This is why I didn’t want another girl!”
And then Madi Lee was born.
Those first moments were precious.
Noelle was so gentle and sweet. The perfect big sister!
I couldn’t have been more wrong. I have never seen such adoration and sisterly love in all my twenty-eight years. My girls are two peas in a pod. They love each other, depend on each other, and with each passing day they grow closer as sisters and friends.
I know the inevitable day will come when they argue over a toy or who gets to ride in the front seat. There are days when Noelle tries desperately to squeeze into her old baby clothes, doing her best to convince me that they still fit her. But more often than not, there is joy. Joy as I watch them laugh and play. Joy as I listen to my 7-month-old Madi attempt to say her sister’s name, which comes out as “Nah Nah” rather than Noelle. Joy at being a mother of daughters. God may have a boy in the works for us someday, but for now I’m content with just being “the girls”.
I love books that are geared specifically towards girls. We’ve been through a few over the years, but our newest gem is God’s Promises for Girls by Jack Country and Amy Parker.
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This little treasure is filled with Biblical promises from scripture for every situation and circumstance, including “God’s Promises About Being a Good Sister”.
The verses are easy for kids to understand because they are taken straight from the International Children’s Bible. It’s a handy reference for fielding questions that begin with “What does God/ the Bible say about…?”. The table of conetents at the beginning makes looking up specific promises simple, and the colorful, whimsical illustrations make the book appealing to even the earliest reader.
The book is recommended for ages 6-10, but I have found it a great addition to our devotional time for my younger girls. Noelle likes to show Madi the pictures and Madi just enjoys being with her sissy. Sharing the promises together is great for bonding and I look forward to using this book for years to come.
What are some promises you pray over your children? Do your children have their own definition of what a “promise” is?
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How sweet! I have two girls too! This looks like it would be such a fantastic book for them.
Would love this blog for our lil’ daughter and me to enjoy together 🙂
Kendra
so happy we had a girl 🙂
I have three girls. Girls are precious
Hope to get this book for my nieces!
Hope to get this book for my nieces!
I have a very precious daughter! Would love to share this with her.
My baby is only 21 months so she doesn’t really have a definition of promise yet but I certainly pray over her. I pray everyday for her to be a faithful Christian and to love God’s word. I also tell her everyday that I love her very much and that I always will. That’s my promise to her! Jamie Hines
I have always longed for a daughter so spend lots of time with my nieces.
I can relate to your post in so many ways!!
Erin
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I also have 2 girls, and yes they have their moments, but they sure love having each other!
I too can relate,four of my six are girls.
My husband && I do pray that our daughter would grow into a young lady who loves the Lord & wants to serve Him. She doesn’t understand “promise” yet, but we have started teaching her God’s promises.
I promise to love her no matter what. My love isn’t dependent on her behavior. To her a promise is doing what you say you will do.
Thanks for this wonderful give-a-way. I’d love to win it.
I have two girls….and they do fight and do compete…..but they are also best friends,, and have each other’s backs. I have a little boy too……
All in God’s time 🙂
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Wow, thanks Brittany! What an honor 🙂