Dear Son,
We are getting prepared for you in so many ways, and in this moment time seems short. Your mommy's body is certainly getting prepared for your arrival, doing exactly what it is designed to do. You are growing, and that is very apparent in every curve of my body. I am baffled by God's design to create life! Although I am in the mist of this incredible pregnancy journey, it is still a mystery to me - the development that you are doing inside my belly and how my body naturally grows and changes for you. The perfect measurements, the ever growing growing belly, the ability for a single body to create life, and God's plan and purpose in it all.
Your sweet little space is changing too! Grandma Willard recently came down from Fort Collins and we rearranged, organized, moved, and started to prep your room in small ways...all in an effort to be prepare. My hope is to create a space that suits you. My assumption, as I have prayed over you, is that you will grow to be like your daddy - adoring the woods and nature. So we have chosen to a Woodland theme, hoping you will grow into your room as a little boy.
And your daddy, he is preparing too. He has been working so hard to make some big changes in his life so he can have more free time to be your daddy. He desires spend time with you, wrestle with you, adventure with you, pray over you, and hold you. I admire his heart, and pray that you have a heart like his. I have been praying for your daddy in this time, that he may accomplish what he has set forth to do in the coming weeks. I know that he will because of his determination, perseverance, and drive. Your daddy is an incredibly hardworking man and I love him very much.
So you can see Little One, we are preparing for your arrival in so many ways. Please continue to grow strong...we will meet soon.
Love, love, love,
Mommy
Dear Son,
Please know that your mommy and daddy love you. We have been preparing for this season for years, literally, praying and seeking for God's direction and guidance. We have been building our marriage, our union, in preparation for you. We believe that one of the the best gifts we can give you is learning how to walk out our marriage to the best of our ability, and in that honoring God.
So we have been doing just that, learning what it means: to be humble, foster positive communication, out serve one another, genuinely listen to each others heart, forgive and ask for forgiveness, encourage, steward the gifts from God, celebrate together, be willing to change as God instructs us, support each other, understand each other, care for one another, submit to one another, find joy in the small things, seek God together and individually, pray for one another, and love to the best of our ability. Our hope is that as we model these attributes in love that you begin to walk these out in all your relationships as a brother, son, friend, servant, and husband.
This is what we know to do to show our great love for you. So we will continue to do so as we learn to be your mommy and daddy, as we are blessed to do life with you, as we love you.
Continue to grow strong Baby C.
Much Love,
Mommy
Dear Son,
You have gained strength in the last week. There is no denying you movement in my belly - karate chopping, high kicks, butt bumps, and roll overs. You have become extremely active! Your daddy has officially seen your movement and recently felt your movement...you made him smile one of his handsome glowing smiles. You know when to rest though and I am thankful. You are just like your dad, settling down around 8:30 PM and up and at 'em around 5:30 AM. It looks like I will have two morning people in this growing family.
We are in process of planning your own space - your very own room. Designed and set aside for you. I hope you like your room!
Oh and I also have discovered your dislikes - spicy food and peanut butter. That excludes Mexican food for me personally, which is a bummer, and I have to admit that I dumbfounded why you do not like peanut butter. Apples and peanut butter is a dynamite snack. Oh well!
Keep growing strong Baby C. - perfect as you are and gaining strength as required. I love you very much Son!!
Love,
Mommy and your glowing Daddy
Dear Son,
You must be going through a growing spurt because I cannot believe the amount of food I just ate, yet I feel satisfied and could still enjoy a sweet dessert. Is this an indication of what's to come and the mass amount of food you will consume later in life? I do know for sure that you are a growing Boy and I am thankful for that continued growth and development.
I continue to pray for your continued strength and health as you grow in my belly!
Love,
Mommy
Dear Baby C.,
I had this odd desire to participate / jog a 5K race while I was pregnant...well WE did it! On Saturday, March 30 2013 we jogged 3.2 miles, the entire distance...no break, no walking - just a steady jog to the finish line. I was thrilled! Your daddy was at that finish line clapping and cheering us on, he is such a tremendously thoughtful man. So Little One at 22 weeks you have accomplished a 5K - well done, participant #167!!
You are the best! Please keep growing strong and know that we are preparing for your arrival in so many ways!
Much Love,
Mommy
Dear Son,
I have been feeling you move in my tummy. You are one active little boy! It is so neat to feel that movement finally, as we saw you kicking and moving on the ultrasound screen and I could not feel a thing. Those images will forever be in my heart - a sweet time we got to know you a little better for the first time.
I can physically feel your presence, and that astounds me. Those little nudges against my tummy are just a surreal feeling, and an indication of God's faithfulness in our lives. Our God, that you will one day get to know, is so kind, faithful, loving, and His timing is SO perfect in our lives. I am thankful for your life Son, and the joy you bring in each new stage of your development.
You are perfect in my eyes and the love I have for you continues to grow each day. As always Little One, keep growing strong!!
Love you to the Moon and Back,
Mommy
PS. Now you can see mommy's photo shoot and her growing belly!
Dear Son,
Yes, son - you had your first photo shoot on Friday, March 15 and you are perfect just as I imagined. Furthermore, we got to know a little more about you and we discovered that you are a ruff and tumble growing BOY. All the important measurements and pictures that the doctors need to take display that you look healthy. As your parents we were very excited for the good report!
We are half way done with this pregnancy, can you believe it?! My how the time had flown. It was so great to get to know a little more about you Sweet Son. Keep growing strong!
Love, Love, Love,
Mommy & Daddy
PS I will post some pictures soon of your photo shoot that display the curtness of your nose!!
