Down To Single Digits

I know it's just a number but it's really both exciting and makes us anxious. We know the chances of Nia coming in 9 days is slim to none. Also knowing Nia could come tonight or in 2 weeks from now really has us on edge. We want to meet her so much but we know she'll come when she's ready.

to Nia...

Before anything else I wanted to thank you. Even though we still have a little more to go before you arrive, I can say I've enjoyed carrying you these past nine months. Some moms have a lot of troubles during their pregnancies, but I feel like I've been lucky to be able to share this time with you without too many issues like the bad morning sickness or bad swelling, etc. Right now, typing this is a little difficult, but I wanted to you to know how much Mommy appreciates how good you've been to her. I really can't wait to see you. Daddy and I are going to do everything we can to make sure your arrival is not too scary and that you're as comfy as can be right away. I plan to have a nice first meal all ready for you too.

Things are pretty much set for you. You'll be sleeping right next to me and Daddy for a while, so we'll be right there when you want us. There will be lots of people who will want to meet you, but we'll make sure that we give you time to adjust and hang with us first and that you won't be too overwhelmed.

Our time together has made me think about so many things. Mostly, I think about all the things I want to teach you and how much I'm sure I'll learn from you.

For a long time, I didn't know whether I wanted be anyone's Mommy. But now I know that there is nothing better because I get to be yours. Meeting your Daddy and loving him so much made it feel right for us to bring you into the world. It made what I thought was complicated so simple. Daddy and I love you very much. See you soon.

Love Mommy

Melissa Week 38

Um, any day now Nia, any day...

Ode To Nia

Gillian and I have our song, "There Goes My Life" by Kenny Chesney. Even though we're not huge fans of the genre, it's a Country song but it is truly beautiful. I remember singing it with Gillian at my brothers wedding:



Since we're having another girl I felt like even though Nia isn't born yet we needed a song as well, and once again turned to Country (I don;t see T-pain or Justin Timberlake writing a song about daughters). I chose "My Little Girl" from Tim McGraw. I defy you to not be in tears after listening to this song even if you don't like Country music.



Here's the lyrics:

Tim McGraw, My Little Girl Lyrics

Verse 1:
Gotta hold on easy as I let you go.
Gonna tell you how much I love you,
though you think you already know.
I remember I thought you looked like an angel wrapped in pink so soft and warm.
You've had me wrapped around your finger since the day you were born.

Chorus:
Your beautiful baby from the outside in.
Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again.
Go on, take on this whole world.
But to me you know you'll always be, my little girl.

Verse 2:
When you were in trouble that crooked little smile could melt my heart of stone.
Now look at you, I've turned around and you've almost grown.
Sometimes you're asleep I whisper "I Love You!" in the moonlight at your door.
As I walk away, I hear you say, "Daddy Love You More!".

(Repeat Chorus)

Verse 3:
Someday, some boy will come and ask me for your hand.
But I won't say "yes" to him unless I know, he's the half
that makes you whole, he has a poet's soul, and the heart of a man's man.
I know he'll say that he's in love.
But between you and me. He won't be good enough!

(Repeat Chorus)

13 DAYS!!!

Cast Ye Out

Melissa and I experimented and made a belly cast of her so we could have a memento of our pregnancy, I mean besides Nia of course. At first I was grossed out by the feeling of the plaster cast and was about to throw the towel in but soon after I got into it and we had a blast making it. Not sure how were going to decorate it. We may give it to one of of our artist friends or wait for Nia and Gillian to do it together. We definitely want her birth date, name and weight on it...

Sweet Melissa...

She looks ready for summer, and ready to have a baby!

Ready, Set, Whew...

We are for all intensive purposes mentally, physically, and spiritually ready for Nia. Our place is clean, she has space for all her stuff, and we are finishing making space for our stuff now that we have rearranged everything. Here is a picture of her newly built armoire:

BEFORE:


AFTER:
With some of her stuff in it:


Special thanks to Momo for painting the baskets pink...