It's coming together...

The last two days have been hectic, but we've still been able to focus on getting things ready for Mahonri.  As I sit here writing this, I regret not taking a photo with everyone.  I guess it'll just have to be one of those things that lives in my memory instead.  

After our pizza night, I got a message from Yaya saying that she wanted to join us the next time we do anything for Baby.  I was surprised and Happy.  Since the brothers and I had already planned to have dinner Friday night, I invited her to join us.  Friday night we were able to hang out and sort through some of Mahonri's clothes.  Can you believe he already had 5 loads of laundry?  I was baffled.  I knew my house was filling up with baby stuff because people kept bringing stuff over.  But I didn't realize how much stuff he truly had until we went through it on Friday.  Clothes, burp clothes, swaddles, onesies, receiving blankets, mink blankets, socks, shoes, hats, mittens, snowsuits, diapers, wipes, sleeping blankets, etc.  You name it, we have it.  How we got it and who it came from still baffles me and warms my heart.  I am still so thankful for all of my earthly angels who continue to bless our lives with things our baby needs that we can't think of yet.

Saturday night after celebrating Uncle Sapati's one year anniversary, we all came back to the house to finish getting the house prepped for Mahonri's arrival.  Trayse and Jordan were back along with Adonijah, Jayde, Adonis, and Yaya.  For the first time all year, I had all of my siblings in my home at the same time.  I may or may not have taken a moment to myself and shed a tear in my bathroom. LoL.  If anyone has known the struggle we've all been through this year, you'd be surprised to.  Anyhow, we worked simultaneously on several different things.  We got about 80% of the nursery done, put up Christmas decorations, ate food, listened to Christmas music, and enjoyed each other's company.  Mahonri's arrival has brought so much excitement and anticipation into our lives.  The very thought of his arrival has everyone in the Christmas spirit.  I feel so grateful for each of my siblings for their thoughtful gestures of coming together to get Mahonri's home ready for him.  I look forward to showering him with all the love we each so desperately can't wait to give. 💜



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