When?? When??

We are on the downhill slide into adding our second little girl to the family! While I am not "officially" due until March 4, we have decided (with our doctor's advice, of course) to induce on Feb. 26, one week earlier than the due date. Kaylee was exactly one week early as well. At my last doctor's appointment, "Buzz" (my doctor, Dr. Bushart) said I was dilated 2cm, 50% effaced, and the head was "locked into position"! Of course, these numbers mean nothing really - other than there is no turning back, and that I better not take a vacation now. So, it could be any minute now, or it might be another week - there is no scientific formula. My back issues from a few weeks ago have resolved, which is a nice change. I am feeling great for the most part, but am definitely feeling big and more and more uncomfortable. It is hard to get comfortable at night to sleep.

We would like to think that Kaylee is excited, but the reality is that she probably doesn't really understand the whole concept, or realize that her little world is about to be turned upside down. She definitely loves her baby dolls, and plays with them a lot. She knows where her baby sister is, and will lift up my shirt and point at my big, round belly. She has felt the baby move, and sometimes squeals when the baby gives her a big kick. But what does she really think about the big belly? Probably just that mama needs to go on a diet!!

When not playing with her assortment of baby dolls, Kaylee is usually focused on her box of books. Her language is increasing, and she loves to go through the books and label everything (or ask "what's that"). Her articulation is not great yet, but mama and dada understand her! You can tell she really, really wants to talk more, and trys to repeat any new words she hears. She has a lot of signs that she has learned at school, which is awesome, except that sometimes we don't know what all the signs are!! Her school teachers report that she is the only kiddo in her class (of 10 kids) that has not ever had to go to "time out", and they say she is also the most polite of all the "2ish" kids. She almost always says "please" and "thank you". Her manners also extend to being a great helper - she likes to help "clean up", and will put her dish (and the dog dishes) in the sink when she is finished (imagine our surprise the first time she put her plate in the sink! We had no idea that she even knew what a sink was!! We just overheard something "crash" in the kitchen sink, and turned around to realize she had figured it out on her own!!)

Anyway, she is a LOT of fun watching her grow - she keeps us entertained (and surprises us) all the time. I think initially it is going to be hard for her when we bring home her sister, but we are confident that she will "come around" quickly and be a GREAT big sis and a big helper for her mama...

When we head to the hospital, we are planning on taking our computer, and updating this blog regularly throughout the process... sending updates/pics of our progress! So, check back, and stay tuned!!