Pairs

Good things come in pairs. Socks, shoes, pants. Chopsticks. Two scoops of raisins. ‘Double’mint gum.

And for the Dahlby’s – GIRLS.

We are having a second baby girl at our house, all set to arrive in mid-to-late June. She’s fantastic and wiggly and looks . . . well, a lot like her big sister did in HER ultrasound two years ago.

Everything went swimmingly at our appointment. Little Girl was moving like crazy – making it hard for the technician to get the shots she needed, but giving us a GREAT show at the same time. And, isn’t it typical of a 2nd born to NOT follow directions and do what you need them to do? She’s beautiful, and we are so damn excited to have a little sister for Meg.

Admittedly, I was a bit surprised by the news. I think I even said, “REALLY?” when the sex was revealed . . . but New Baby Girl was spread eagle, so there is no doubt she’s a girl. Blast that Chinese Calendar! I really was thinking boy . . . and I think that I was really HOPING boy for Jim. Jim thought girl all along . . . maybe to avoid getting his hopes up . . . so he wasn’t too surprised. He even smiled his super-smiley Jim beam, so I know he's happy.

Of course, our parents are thrilled. My dad was here at my house when I told him – the first time I’ve EVER given him any pregnancy news in person. He reacted with a “YES!” and a fist pump . . . kind of like a tennis or golf star that just made a good hit. Jim’s mom said she was thinking boy – like me – but of course two granddaughters are fantastic.

Now we must agree on a name for Baby Girl Dahlby . . . we have a few, and I have one I love . . . but we have time so we’ll mull it over for a while.

Happy to share our news – and now I’m excited to move on with planning and preparing.

A GIRL – ah, how I love PINK.