Andrea Dekker

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An Unexpected “Project”

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As I mentioned on Tuesday, Dave and I have been working on a whole bunch of projects this summer — from relandscaping the majority of our yard, transforming our garage, working diligently on my digital photo albums, canning bunches of fruits, veggies, and jams… and so many other smaller projects.

One project we weren’t necessarily planning to tackle for another year or so is renovating our upstairs bedrooms. However, due to a recent and unexpected change of events, we’ll be needing the extra space in approximately 25 weeks 🙂

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baby #2

Yup, that’s right… baby Dekker #2 is on it’s way!

He or she is scheduled to arrive the first week of March (yes, we’re hoping to find out the gender in October and we’ll be sharing it on the blog.)

If this baby actually arrives relatively close to the due date (unlike our stubborn-from-before-she-was-born Miss Nora!) it should arrive right after Dave’s basketball season is over at the end of February, and right before Dave get’s a glorious 10-day spring break at the end of March — perfect timing right?

And in case you’re wondering, this pregnancy had nothing to do with my August blogging break. I made plans to take August off several months ago (for a variety of reasons listed in this post) and it just so happened that my blogging break coincided wonderfully with my less-energy-than-normal first trimester.

July was actually the worst month for me physically, but my body definitely appreciated the more relaxed pace of August.

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Although Nora frequently tickles my belly and says “tica tica baby”, I don’t think she really understands yet.

However, she has been in love with “her baby” for months now… so after the initial shock of a new person vying for Mom’s attention passes (does that ever pass?) I know she’ll be an amazing big sister to our new baby!

Nora and her baby

No, I didn’t prompt the picture above — this is really what she does with her baby every day. She also changes the baby’s diaper (completely with baby powder) and puts the baby down for regular naps 🙂

Thanks for sharing in our excitement — there will be plenty more baby updates to come over the next few months.

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  1. Pyper says

    I love that she puts her baby down for naps even though she won’t take them herself! LOL

    Congrats! I’m excited for your family!

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  9. Jennifer says

    Congratulations on your wonderful news! SO happy for you all! Nora will be an awesome big sister and she will be at an age where she can really help by fetching diapers and picking up dropped times! Praying for a healthy pregnancy, healthy baby and energy to enjoy it all!

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  11. Kathy says

    Congratulations – very exciting news!! And, I love that Nora puts her baby down for regular naps….at least SOMEONE is taking regular naps…ha ha 😉

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  13. Maria says

    Congratulations to you and your family! Such exciting and wonderful news! Thanks for sharing. Looks like Nora is already in training to be a great big sister. Love the clothes line photo with Nora – so creative.

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  17. Edie S. says

    Such exciting news!! I can’t wait to read about all your preparations for baby #2! Glad you are back!

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  19. Chris says

    Congratulations! I love to read your blog every day but was out of the habit. When I saw your FB post (that prompted me to read over here), I guessed it! My sister and I are 18 months apart.

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  23. Ann says

    Blessings to your family! We have 2 daughters, 28 months apart in age and now, as adults, 800+ miles apart…They are still so close, even though the miles the separate physically. It is work, but by the grace of God, what a JOY! God gives the strength, Praise His Name!

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  26. Amanda says

    Yay! Congrats! Just love your blog! You are my homepage for my browser which is sometimes a bad thing b/c I log on to specifically do something…like work…and instead end up reading posts 🙂

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  31. Rachel R. says

    I’m all excited for you both, congrats on your baby #2 news. I’m sure Nora will be a great BIG sis, she can always introduce he/she to her imaginary friend(if she still has one by then). Congrats again…thank you for sharing your exciting news!!!!

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  34. Charmb says

    Hi Andrea,

    Welcome back, I’ve missed you this month. Congrats on your upcoming new addition. As soon as I read the title my mind went baby. For selfish reasons I wish you were further along as I prepare to bring baby #2 home in approx. 12 days. I am looking forward to your tips on simple living as a mom of 2, wishing you all the best blessings

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  35. Jenny says

    Congratulations! I am due with baby number #2 the exact week that you are due as well! Best of luck with your pregnancy!

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  37. shelly says

    So exciting~ Love how you announced it with the clothesline. Will be praying for you all.

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  40. Deni says

    Congratulations! What a pleasant surprise! Best wishes and blessings to you and your family 🙂

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