by Olivia Bredbenner

Created on: July 02, 2009   Last Updated: July 10, 2009

This July was one of the hottest, and forget about wearing a bathing suit or even a dip in the pool this year. They had plans to attend a picnic with some friends, and have the usual hot dogs , hamburgers, and beer. Those were the days when having fun was easy , especially on the 4th of July.

"Where are the firecrackers ? " the three year old asked, "No fire crackers until tomorrow the 4th of July" his 5 year old brother answered , as they jumped on the couch in a manner that all parents of little boys know. As their dad helped their Mom to peel potatoes for the potato salad for the picnic. They laughed about the reality of how it would be when they had their third child. The one that was nesting in her oh so pregnant belly. The very last one they were planning.

This one was going to be their little girl. " Three strikes your out " they agreed ." Three was the max children they were planning to have. This one they imagined would have bouncing blond curls and would wrap her small fingers around those of her two bigger brothers. Their little girl. In those days. Couples never second guessed God's choice . Knowing that he would know what's best. Of course their prayer was even more important, that they have a healthy baby.

Phone calls confirmed that most of their friends would be at the picnic. As they had lost touch with some of them they were looking forward to showing off their little boys, and watching their friends do the same. As proud parents they always thought of their children as their greatest possessions . Forgetting that they are only loaned to them to love.

" I'm sure tired tonight" She said to her husband as she positioned about six pillows ,trying to get comfortable for the night. " I'm not surprised you have been cooking all day, and the baby is not due for another two weeks! " he said " I know but it can't be soon enough" she said , as she raised her head and waited for her good night kiss.

" Whats wrong ? " he asked with his one open eye, at three A.M. With a sudden jump, he was out of bed , as if he was all too familiar with the signs and the routine that follows . "I guess you better call your Mom to come over to stay with the boys" She said as tears began to fill her eyes, knowing that she dare not go in to kiss the boys or to tell them that they would be big brothers by tomorrow . It was best not to wake them

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