My sweet baby Judah,
Mommy is 34 weeks pregnant today. That means daddy and I are 6 weeks (or less) from seeing you face to face. We can't wait! You are growing, and moving, SO much! Mommy's belly is stretched to the max- or so it feels that way! I won't complain though. My pregnancy with you has really been great! I can honestly say I have loved growing you in my belly! Sometimes I get indigestion and that is sort of painful, but bearable. And, my belly is starting to be a lot to handle now, which your dad thinks is pretty funny! ;) But, everything has gone so smoothly and I couldn't be more thankful. Your daddy and I love to lay in bed at night and watch you roll around and stick out your little feet and knees. We have a few more things to get you before you can come home, like your car seat, stroller, etc. But, your room has furniture, curtains, bedding and lots and lots of clothes! I hope you will really love your room! We tried to sell our house before you got here, but that didn't happen. So, we have settled in and are getting everything just perfect for your arrival!
We have had 2 showers for you already. One was given by your "aunt" Josie and your mimi. The other was from mommy's friends at work at Families, Inc. Speaking of work, mommy took a really big test today. You were there the whole time, kicking and moving. As I was taking the test, I was thinking that I wanted to make you proud. I hope that you will be proud of your mommy :) And guess what! I passed! Now, mommy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I wanted to get that out of the way because it will allow me to have more time with you after I go back to work. We are also having a shower at daddy's work in a couple of weeks! And last, but definitely not least, we are having a shower at Embassy. That's our church. You are going to love Embassy. There is no other place like it! The people there are our family. Your dad and I often joke that if anything ever happened to our church, we would probably just stay home! We laugh about it, but it is probably true.
Dad and I have an anniversary coming up on Tuesday! We will be celebrating 2 years! Two of the very best years of my life! Being married to your daddy is a lot of fun! He is an incredible man and I hope you grow up to be just like him! Minus the addiction to WWE of course ;)
It would also not hurt my feelings if you grew up to be like your big brother, Landon! He is so excited to meet you! I wish that I could capture every hug, smile and word he shares with you. He always has something to tell you and loves to give you kisses on my belly! Landon is always talking about the things you and him will do together and how he will protect you. He is so willing to share any and everything with you. He is amazing! He has already invited you to share "snuggle time" with him and daddy. And, he thinks it's pretty funny that I will be outnumbered by all of you boys! :)
No matter who or what you turn out to be, I know that you will be something incredible! There are a lot of things that have already confirmed your special place in this world, even from your conception. I feel very proud and very humbled to be your mommy, and that's nothing that I take lightly. My prayer from the beginning has been that somehow I would be enough for you, even through my imperfections. But in reality, I know that you are the Lord's, and that is more than enough. You are already playing such an important role in our family in ways you may not ever know. But, we are thankful to the Lord for you and for your perfect timing.
It is very strange to stand in your room, look in your crib and know that you will be lying there so soon. I have to admit, son, it is a little nerve wracking. Am I really going to be responsible for this tiny little human being? But when I think about you, I am reminded of your daddy's promises to me on our wedding day. He said that he would not be perfect and he wouldn't do everything right, but that he would love me, and he would love me hard. He has surpassed that promise, and I hope I can do the same for you. I can't promise perfection, but I can promise that you will be loved so hard, and so unconditionally, and that I will do everything in my power to make sure you are happy and healthy. And I know your dad will do the same. I hate to brag, but your dad and I make a pretty good team! ;)
We have some last minute things to do in these next few weeks, like buying the rest of the necessities, perfecting your room, calling your pediatrician, packing our bags for the hospital, and mostly, anxiously awaiting your arrival. There are a lot of folks out here that can't wait to meet you! We will see you soon sweet baby!
Love, Mommy
