Dear Baby,
Your big sister Olive was enjoying the belly while you were moving around and kicking. Yogurt always seems to get you excited in there.
love,
Papa
Olive and the belly
Nursery Fun
Dear Baby,
We love spending time in the nursery! It's literally our favorite room in the house and you're not even home yet. Olive and Q-tip love the rugs and Q likes to sneak under your crib for a nap sometimes. I think you have some anxious siblings ready to meet you.
love,
papa
The first day of the year - 2012
Dear Baby,
The day is January 1st, 2012. This is the first day of the year that you will be born. We love to watch the sunset on the first day of every year as if we were sharing our hopes and dreams with the universe and saying thank you for all that we have been given in the year past and all that we will receive in the year to come. We are going to meet for the first time face to face this year.....quite literally less than two months time. Eventhough we haven't gazed upon each other I can't help but feel like we already know one another. I can't help but feel like you already know that I will be here to protect you and to care for you and your Mother. Know that you will be safe and loved :)
love,
Papa
Where we took you on the last day of the year - 2011
Dear Baby,
It has become our routine to say goodbye to the year by visiting one of our favorite places. I wonder to myself if you can hear the sounds of the waves and the birds flying over head? I wonder if you can hear our laughter as it sails through the cool breeze? I wonder to myself just how wonderful it will be to see you running around with us.
love,
Papa
30 weeks!
Dear Baby,
It's been a while since I've posted, but not for lack of interest :). Truth is I've been so busy with all things that trying to keep up with posting sometimes has to take a back seat. I can promise you that much more is on the horizon in the form of writing, pictures and videos, but for now I offer these wonderful pictures of your Mom at 29 weeks.
Time has been flying so fast that it is crazy to think that we are already in our third trimester! Your Mom is as beautiful as ever. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen her so radiant and glowing. What a remarkable sight this is to behold.
love,
Papa
Kicks, kicks and more kicks!
Dear Baby,
You kick now! And not only do we notice, but your furry siblings Olive and Q do as well :). This morning as we were all laying in bed for a lazy Sunday morning, Olive was nice and snug right between your Mom and I with her head resting against your Mom's stomach. You began kicking and moving around enough so that Olive became quite aware that you were awake and moving around. You must of really poked at her good because she became moody and moved away because she couldn't rest with you kicking about. It was pretty precious.
love,
Papa
I'm already so proud of you
Dear Baby,
Today we had our 20 week ultrasound (even if really we are at 21 weeks). The doctor said that you move with a purpose. That you are perfect and beautiful even if I don't need a doctor to tell me what we already know. You were a little shy today and not afraid to show it, but you weren't too shy to let us see your feet for the first time. Watching your heart beat was like watching a miracle. It seems like every day you become more real in our lives.
love,
Papa
The potential crib
Dear Baby,
With so many decisions to make and the nesting planning well underway, I wanted to share with you what could potentially be your cozy little bed when we bring you home. We have big plans for your nursery!
love,
Papa