Emma said to me this afternoon, "I can't wait to meet the little baby girl"
"What baby girl?", I replied.
"Our baby girl".
"When is she coming?" I asked, to see what she would say. . .
"Today." Emma said without hesitation.
"I don't think she's coming today, Emma, I don't even have a baby in my belly".
She thought for a minute and then said, "She'll come when Heavenly Father gives her to us."
Wow.
I am in no way ready for another child right now. In fact, I get all sorts of looks when I am out and about with them like "what in the heck were you thinking!" I know- I feel the same way, too, half the time!
Our trips to the library always seem to bring out those looks from people. I go to the library because the books and videos bring us all a measure of sanity here at home, but getting them can be a little hairy at times.
This last trip to the library started off rough because Grant was tired and fussy. I had hoped he would fall asleep in the car seat on the way there and that he would just sleep through it, but no such luck.
So, this is what we look like going in: I have the double stroller with Grant in his car seat clicked in to the back part and the front seat holds our HUGE bag of books and videos to be returned. You'd think it would be wise to strap the 2 year old in, but truthfully, I can't hold that big bag of books for long and she hates being strapped in anyway and the protests bring more looks. So, I have to make both girls grab a hold of the side of the stroller to keep them safe since I can't steer and hold their hands in the parking lot. A motley crew for sure.
So, we make it safely inside (Luckily no one gets hit by the automatic door opening- ya- we did that before- screaming ensued.) Arianna bolts straight for the childrens' section. Emma follows a little more slowly and Grant is still fussing. I am still hoping he might drift off. No such luck. The girls start playing with the Giant Panda bear who sits on a chair next to the Children's librarian's desk. I remind them not to pull him off the chair, but rather just to say hello. Then they move on to the other toys and begin to play. (They don't pick out any books or videos at the library any more- they are more interested in playing.)
I finally pick Grant up to try to calm him a little, but realize I can't pick out books if I am holding him. So, I find a board book to keep him occupied and luckily it works. I quickly pick out the books and try to lure the girls away from the toys by letting Arianna hold my key chain with the library card on it. Emma was jealous, however, so I took the little light I have on my key chain off and let her carry that- reminding her not to shine it in anyone's eyes. We get up to the counter and start the check out process and I turn around to see Emma shining the light in Grant's eyes! So, I swiftly take it away from her and she starts screaming. At this point there are about 3 or 4 people in line behind us as well. Great- more looks.
Arianna, meanwhile is crawling around under a table nearby trying to find a way to swing from a cross-beam. At least she is close by and in sight.
We finish up and I load all the books back in the bag attached to the stroller and try to get out of the way of the next person in line with Emma trying to dig through the books to carry one- of course, she is indecisive and is undoing my packing job. I park where I think I am out of the way to put the books back in and try to keep Emma happy. I am apparently not out of the way because people keep asking me if I am in line to return books! NO! Just trying to pack my stroller!
Meanwhile, Arianna is taking off again. She heads back to the big bear. I can't see her because the childrens' librarian's desk is in the way, but I see an adult looking down at her somewhat amused and kind of trying to figure out how to intervene or at least figure out who the responsible party is. Yup, she has dragged the bear out of the chair and it is making its way out of the children's area into the main part of the library with Arianna yanking on it's arm. So, I try to move Emma out of the way so I can get to Arianna and the bear.
I finally get them out to the car after a small battle over putting the coats back on. Phew! It's a little exhausting, but we all survived and we have a new stash of entertainment for the next few weeks.
Last time we went to the library for story time Arianna pressed the call button in the elevator and got the fire department on the intercom. Lovely. We were only going one floor, so by the time the operator came over the intercom for me to explain what is happening, the elevator door is mad at me for keeping it open for so long and starts to make that horrible noise and starts shutting, not before I can get the long double stroller out and the front wheels got stuck. A couple of Nannies came to my rescue and we finally got it loose. (There are very few moms with the kids in the library and at the parks around here. Usually it is me and the nannies!) What an entrance! I think the girls liked story time at least and amazingly that time Grant slept through the whole thing!
The other day at play group one of the other mom's with only one child said to me, "Wow, you get a workout simply going from point A to point B."
So, WOW is right! I am definitely not ready to have another baby anytime soon. Sorry, Emma!
Arianna was only 5 pounds 14 ounces when she was born- so tiny!
Emma peeking in at her new little sister
2 weeks old- taken by a very talented friend in Liverpool.
She didn't stay tiny for long! She chunked right up!
Such a happy baby!
She always has enjoyed a lovely Summer afternoon!
Arianna loves to play with her sister!
Baby's first Christmas!
Happy First Birthday!
She sure did enjoy that cake!
She always has enjoyed mealtimes.
Little Blue Eyes
Sisters
Fourth of July with Dad
First pig tails
Smiley girl
Silly lady
Always wants to walk- no stroller for her (if she had her way all the time that is!)
On her 2nd Birthday (yesterday) I cut her bangs earlier this week. her hair was constantly in her face!
Opening her present from Mom and Dad. She loved it! 
