Hello, you who are reading this!
Well, to say it has been a busy year so far in the Dunham household would be a vast understatement! As you, random reader, may or may not know, we've recently been blessed with the news that our first child will arrive in July -- July 17th, to be exact. Matt and I have been thinking about starting a family blog for awhile, and we figured what better time than now, when our family is in the process of growing! So, for the next approximately seven months, I suppose you can mostly expect baby news; perhaps a few unrelated ramblings will emerge along the way, but it's mostly baby time here in the Dunham house.
This entry in particular, I've decided, will be formatted as frequently asked questions section, as we've been fielding a lot of those since breaking the baby boom news.
Q. Wow-- that was quick!
A. I realize that's not actually a question, but in reality it is. When someone makes that comment, he really means 'how'd that happen?' or 'are you ready for this?'-- and that's fair. So to answer those questions in order, 1) the miracle of life, I suppose, and 2) Yes and no. I've never talked to an expectant mother who's said "there's no anxiety, fear, or doubt in my mind regarding this new child." There have been moments of fear for me-- fear that I'll be that mom who's late for soccer practice (my kids are playing soccer), fear that I'll pressure my children too much or not enough, even fear that I'll suddenly stop hating sushi and accidentally indulge in the prenatal no-no. But in all of this fear is the joy of life and the awe in pondering the fact that Matt and I have created something eternal.
Q. Are you prepared to convert your beloved sports room into a nursery?
A. Not really. Just kidding. Yes. After the Super Bowl.
Q. Wow, you're only 22!
A. Again, that's not really a question either, but it's the other implied question I've been getting a lot. And to be honest, I don't have much of an answer for that-- I don't feel like I owe much of an answer for it. I think our world has become more or less a little bit cynical regarding children. We've determined, as a society, that having children is strapping on a life long yoke, surrendering your trendy, 'I'm still in my 20's' freedom. In a sense, it is strapping on a yoke-- my life, from here on out, will firstly revolve around my God, and secondly revolve around my family. Children, if you choose to perceive it this way, limit the things you can do. I guess that means no more wild nights for me. (That was sarcastic; Neither Matt nor I ever drink or frequent non-kid friendly establishments, and the craziest things we do on any given weekend is attend a sporting event.)
Yes, I know that I really don't know how much work a baby is. That is something you only discover through motherhood, but I do know that it will be just as much work now as it would be eight years from now. And it's work we're thrilled to embark on together.
Q. Public or private school?
A. Public.
Q. Pats or Cowboys?
A. Pats (since I'm the one typing. We really have no idea.)
Q. Have you been sick.
A. Yep.
Well, I think that about wraps up or FAQ section for tonight. I hope you check in with us again and continue to keep our growing family in your prayers. We are thrilled for this new chapter of our lives, and we will attempt to keep everyone as updated as possible!
