A Very Momentous 500th Post

I was about to post a bunch of pictures of the hike we took as a family yesterday, until I realized this would be my 500th post. And that would be a terrible thing to waste on something so mundane. Which is why I decided to instead announce...

...we're having a baby! I'm eleven weeks along now, due on April 2. It's crazy to think that in about a half a year from now, this cute little trio is going to be a cute foursome. I'm still trying to wrap my mind around FOUR kids. For me at least, that number represents the threshold from which a smallish family becomes a big family.
As excited as I am, this still feels like a leap of faith. I already have some idea of how tough it is to have three kids still at home. But I also know how fun and rewarding it is, to watch my kids become each others' best friends. I feel tremendously blessed that to this point, we've been able to have kids so easily.
The boys were elated when they heard the news, and immediately decided it needs to be a boy. I guess if we're to have a proper baseball team, then a baby brother is in order. :) Nora is a bit more resistant to the idea of having a new baby. I don't think she actually has any idea what we're talking about, but I'm sure she'll figure it out and warm up in time. As for me, I generally feel exhausted most of the time. I've had a few "sick" days here and there, but for the most part I've been alright. I honestly don't have a preference with gender. Naturally, the only question on my mind is whether we'll continue this red-headed-blue-eyed-baby-Paul mold. Three for thee is pretty crazy, but could we possibly go four for four?! The suspense is killing me.