Such a PROUD soon to be Daddy

If you know my husband, you know he doesn't normally wear his emotions right on his sleeve. He is the sweetest most wonderful manly man, he is very loving and shares a lot more with me, he just keeps his emotions a little more reserved (much like his Dad). However, there are occasions when he just can't hold back, and I LOVE IT. On Sunday we were just relaxing in the living room when our little one decided to get a work out in. I started laughing out loud because she was moving and wiggling so much, it looked like she was dancing. He promptly pulled out his phone and tried to get video of it. So, she promptly got rather shy, and slowed her movements. I think she does it on purpose, he keeps saying he is so excited to have a little one to tease and play with, and I keep saying she is just getting a jump on teasing him now. Anyway, he kept recording until she finally gave us another tough kick. He is sooo adorable. He jumped on the internet and started emailing the video to all of our family. Then the wait began to hear what people had to say about it. No one was saying anything for a bit, (a lot of them were just getting home from, or sitting in church) so he started texting to see if people had watched it yet. I loved watching his face light up every time he watched it, and he kept talking about how excited he was. My family enjoyed seeing how excited he was, and I couldn't stop giggling at how cute he is. I can't wait until this sweet baby is old enough to hear the stories about how excited we were to welcome her into the world. She will be loved soo much, we cannot wait to snuggle her and see her teeny face.

I will be 36 weeks on Friday, and can't believe we are finally getting closer. I am totally aware that people have been having babies for ages and what we are experiencing isn't earth shattering for people reading this Blog. However, it is quite earth shattering for our little family, and I think every baby is an absolute miracle. I just hope to not sound like a self-obsessed Diva. I am fascinated at how it all works, and I am soo humbled at the opportunity to become a mother.         

Pregnant and grateful

So here is a progression some what of my pregnancy. I am just beyond elated to be pregnant and I want to show it. I am so grateful for this opportunity we have been given, to welcome a heavenly spirit into our family. I pray everyday that everything works out and that she joins us healthy and strong. In the last couple months, I have learned so much about love, life, and purpose. I had no idea that I was capable of loving this little person inside of me soo much, without ever seeing her or holding her in my arms. I didn't know that watching my husband's love for this baby grow with every kick and nudge that he sees and feels would make me feel closer to him than ever. We brought home some baby equipment and I loved watching him excitedly open the boxes, and piece together every detail of the equipment, with thought and care making sure it will do its job in keeping his baby safe. I couldn't believe how much joy it brought me to see the anticipation and joy in his face. The excitement and nerves we are experiencing right now are a blessing and something we will never feel the same way again. I have grown so much as a person in realizing the purpose of life, our relationships, and the little things we do everyday to progress our earthly purpose. I feel like although the years I have spent making the life events of others come to pass for my career, were very fun and fulfilling to an extent, I allowed myself to get dangerously close to losing sight of the reasons we are placed on this earth and gaining distance between my loved ones and myself. I am so grateful for my family and friends, and for my patient and loving God.