We’re expecting our third baby this September!
I bought these hooks back when Brandon and I had decided to try for another baby, and then tucked them away for a while. I was going to do a whole little setup like in the picture above to surprise him with the news. Instead what ended up happening was that I saw that faint second line on a pregnancy test, I ran and found the ‘number 3’ hook, then thrust it at a still-sleepy Brandon. It might have been a little confusing, being woken up by your wife with a hook in her hand and a very goofy smile on her face.
We told the kids a couple of weeks ago, along with the rest of our family. August is happy, but I don’t know if he really gets it yet. Eleanor, on the other hand, is so excited. She talks about the baby all the time, and has come up with a few name suggestions: Cinderella if it’s a girl, otherwise Super-Boy. Brandon keeps joking with her it’s going to be Maudius or Claudius, and she wrinkles her nose up at the idea. Hers are just so much better, you know?
We’re all looking forward to the baby’s arrival in September, but it’s a good thing we still have six months to think of some possible names. Or maybe Eleanor’s on to something?
Erin
March 18, 2014 at 7:09 pmMany, many congrats!!
Carla
March 18, 2014 at 7:13 pmYippee! So exciting! We had a heck of a time picking a name for baby #2 (due any day now) I’d imagine it becomes more challenging with each addition. I hope you’re feeling well, congrats!
Making it Lovely
March 24, 2014 at 1:10 pmIf we can find our old possible name lists though, it might help. If we liked it then, and we still like it now… done! (Although I guarantee it won’t actually be that easy.)
Arli
March 18, 2014 at 7:25 pmCongratulations! I hope you’re feeling well. Have fun name-picking.
Dana @ House*Tweaking
March 18, 2014 at 8:06 pmCongrats, Nicole! I’m happy for you and your family. I think you may need to change your blog name to “Making It Lovely (and Lively!)” once #3 arrives. Haha. But, really, three is so much fun. Exhausting but so. much. fun!
Making it Lovely
March 24, 2014 at 1:11 pmHa! New tagline, coming up.
Amanda
March 18, 2014 at 8:12 pmCongratulations!!
Amber
March 18, 2014 at 9:00 pmCongratulations! I hope you are feeling well.
Molly
March 18, 2014 at 9:01 pmCongratulations!!
We’re expecting our third in June, & the poor girls older siblings (3 & 4), have decided to name her ” Pinky Rapunzel Goo Goo Pants. They’re quite adament about it, & if i refer to her as anthing other than that, I’m quickly corrected.
Making it Lovely
March 24, 2014 at 1:11 pmI don’t know why you would refer to her as anything else. Really.
Charlie
March 18, 2014 at 9:02 pmCongratulations and best wishes to you and your family! I think Super-Boy and Cinderella are excellent names too – haha!
Charlie x
Sandra
March 18, 2014 at 9:22 pmCongratulations and best wishes for a happy and healthy pregnancy!
Sarah from a fine line
March 18, 2014 at 9:26 pmYay, congrats. Thats’s very exciting news, and your story about shoving a hook in Brandon’s face as the big reveal is super cute! I personally think Cinderella is the best name the table right now…
Making it Lovely
March 24, 2014 at 1:12 pmHa! The look on his face was pretty funny. :)
Alaina
March 18, 2014 at 9:33 pmCongratulations, how wonderful!
Sarah W
March 19, 2014 at 12:48 amCongratulations! That is so exciting!
Audrie
March 19, 2014 at 1:17 amCongratulations!!!
Sarah Stäbler
March 19, 2014 at 1:24 amAww, yay! Congratulations!! This is the very best kind of news!
Ilaria
March 19, 2014 at 2:51 amCongratulations!!
mudslide cookie
March 19, 2014 at 7:23 amCongratulations!
Noe
March 19, 2014 at 7:38 amAmazing, Congratulations! enjoy every second of it!
Monika
March 19, 2014 at 7:40 amCongratulations!!! I’m with you from Hungary! ( a mother of three )
RebeccaNYC
March 19, 2014 at 7:47 amCONGRATS!!!! such exciting news!
Ashlee
March 19, 2014 at 8:23 amAW yay!!!! Congratulations!!! I can’t wait to see what design concepts you come up with!
Lindsay
March 19, 2014 at 8:36 amHow wonderful Nicole! Nothing fills a big, old house more beautifully than lots of kids. We renovated a big 1920 Crafstman and I keep telling my husband that a third baby is just the thing to finish it off :-) I’m hoping for next year, so will live vicariously through you until then.
Making it Lovely
March 24, 2014 at 1:13 pmWe’ve been watching our two tear through the house running after each other each night and thinking that it’s going to be amazing (and crazy!) when there’s a third trying to keep up!
Eleni
March 19, 2014 at 9:12 amCongratulations!!
Sasha
March 19, 2014 at 9:23 amHow exciting! Congratulations!!
Janine
March 19, 2014 at 9:27 amHOLY MOLY!
I am so happy for you! Congratulations to your lovely family and hooray for the Rainbow House getting a wweeeeeeeeeee Rainbow Baby.
Also, I vote for Super Boy. Elanor is the coolest kid, you should trust her instincts.
Karen Little
March 19, 2014 at 10:37 amWonderful news—congratulations! Our son and D-in-law have six with five sons and one daughter so we understand the difficulty sometimes of finding a name that works and that they both like. :) Enjoy your family and your career, too. I enjoy your blog so much.
Nichola
March 19, 2014 at 11:11 amHey that’s great news, congratulations!
chris
March 19, 2014 at 12:35 pmCongratulations! I remember you mentioning about hoping to grow your family in the new house so I have secretly been waiting for an announcement!
Making it Lovely
March 24, 2014 at 1:14 pmWe were definitely hoping that there would be a number three on the way. We’re so excited!
Carrie Lea
March 19, 2014 at 1:01 pmWhat a fun way to make the announcement! Congratulations!
This gets me all excited for monthly baby photos again!
Making it Lovely
March 24, 2014 at 1:14 pmMe, too! I’m going to have to find a good spot.
Mary
March 19, 2014 at 1:08 pmYou can now cross this off your Lovely Life list :)
Congrats Nicole!
Making it Lovely
March 24, 2014 at 1:15 pmOh, yes! In about six months or so!
Chelsea T
March 19, 2014 at 1:25 pmSo exciting!! Congratulations to you all.
dawn s.
March 19, 2014 at 1:25 pmOh what super AWESOME news!! Big hugs and congrats to you guys!
Kelly
March 19, 2014 at 1:53 pmJust wonderful! And I think it’s totally appropriate that you celebrated with a hook : ) Congratulations!!
Making it Lovely
March 24, 2014 at 1:15 pmUm, it makes perfect sense, right?
Kelly
March 19, 2014 at 1:58 pmCongrats to you and your family!
michelle
March 19, 2014 at 2:30 pmCongrats! 3 is fabulous! Speaking from experience of course. :)
Hilty
March 19, 2014 at 3:30 pmCongratulations!
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Carly
March 19, 2014 at 5:42 pmLongtime reader, rare commenter. Wanted to say Hooray! We’re expecting our first in September, it’ll be awesome to get some more maternity style tips from you! Congrats to your whole crew.
Making it Lovely
March 24, 2014 at 1:15 pmThanks, and congratulations to you, too!
Natalie
March 19, 2014 at 7:42 pmaw congrats! :)
J Bagley
March 19, 2014 at 8:17 pmCongratulations, Balch Family! This is beautiful news! All the best to you.
Tan
March 20, 2014 at 7:35 amCongratulations!!! I am new to your blog and have enjoyed every post….. most especially yesterdays!!!! Enjoy EVERY SINGLE MOMENT Nicole.
Bee
March 20, 2014 at 11:53 amCongratulations on the new addition to your family, Nicole! All the best.
Linda
March 20, 2014 at 4:04 pmCongratulations. All the best.
Jessica @ {Black.White.Yellow.}
March 20, 2014 at 11:22 pmCongrats Nicole! I still remember being so excited when E was born. Very happy for your sweet family.
Sabrina
March 21, 2014 at 3:08 pmCongratulations!! I’m also expecting my third, a boy.
Silvi
March 22, 2014 at 5:01 amCongratulations, Nicole! Such happy news!
Katie
March 23, 2014 at 9:55 amAhh, how exciting! Congratulations! I am the second child of four so I remember feeling like Eleanor did back when I was little. :)
Libby
March 23, 2014 at 12:50 pmAw, yay! Congratulations to you both!
Holly R.
March 23, 2014 at 7:36 pmYay! congrats! I am due in late August with #1!
bridget b.
March 28, 2014 at 10:29 amcongrats!
Jane
April 3, 2014 at 8:03 amCONGRATS from one preggo Mama to another!!!! WWOOOOoooo!!
Tristan B.
April 28, 2014 at 9:45 pmCongrats to you and your family, so exciting! I can not wait to ‘meet’ the new addition!