Cole became a brother 8 years later to Jaxon and then again to Tanner. My Husband and I were in no way "trying" for another child after all we had 3 boys and were very busy with our crazy life. I have always wanted a daughter and at times grew very sad to think that I wouldn't have one. I knew 4 kids was way more than I thought we could handle let alone afford! My husband Joe was completely satisfied with his "boys" so I let it go but in my heart...... well hurt.
One evening I walked in to the living room to hear a conversation between Jaxon and my husband Joe. Jaxon was about 2 1/2 and was tell his dad all about his sister Cailee! Can you imagine? I just about fell over! I had never told Joe about Cole's Cailee and we didn't even know of a Cailee so where in the world did this child come up with this too? I total disbelief I asked Joe "What did he just say, what is he talking about?". Joe explained that Jaxon was very descriptive about this sister that comes to play with him. She looks like me and he even described the dress she was wearing. He told us she is his age and only he can see and play with her. Now anyone in their right mind would chalk this one up to an imaginary friend too right?
8 months later Joe and I found out that I was pregnant AGAIN! Of course we expected a boy but I prayed for a girl! As soon as we told Jaxon he was gonna be a brother again he said' "I know, it's Cailee!" I became concerned. Joe and I talked about it..... do we go with this and allow his imagination to just play it out or do we try to talk this out or just ignore it? We really didn't know what to do.
One afternoon, Jaxon and I were sitting together talking, he told me that Cailee still comes to play with him and so I took the opportunity to talk more with him. I asked what what is gonna happen when the baby is born, will there be 2 Cailee's? He looked at me like I was crazy! He said "no momma, that is Cailee!" as he touched my belly. From there on out I just kind of kept quiet about. I knew how disappointed he would be if we found out we were having a boy.
At my 14 week ultra sound we asked my mom to join us and help with the boys as we wanted everyone to be there when we saw the baby. I thought it was way to early to find out the sex of the baby. Jaxon was walking in front of me and as we were entering into the ultrasound room Jaxon turned and stopped everyone. "I don't know why we are doing this." my 3 year old says.... I explained "to see the baby and find out what it is" his reply was "It's a girl and her name is Cailee!"...... we all laughed and continued to walk in. I laid down on the table and got ready to see another baby boy after all I thought the last 3 were all girls! The ultrasound tech was showing us different parts and asked if we wanted to know the sex of the baby..... then he slowly typed out >>>>>>GIRL! I broke into tears and Jaxon says "I told you guys".......
How on earth could I not believe that Cole and Jaxon both had an angel apear to them and play with them when they were little? They both at 2 1/2 years old 8 years different had the same sister angle with the same name! God is amazing and shows me over and over again that miracles do happen and that children are often more open and willing to hear, see and know what is really going on. They don't have all the junk in the way.
So, we expect our angel Cailee sometime in August and I can not wait to meet this baby that has had a place in our hearts and home already for a long time!
