A page from my journal: Dec. 27th, 2008

Thoughts for the Day:

Since I couldn't think of anything to write about today I decided that I would share with you all a journal entry I wrote to Addison when I was about 7 months pregnant with her.

Dear Sweet Baby,

We've been together now for 7 months and I've enjoyed this time with you thoroughly. You have recently moved very low in my belly and are moving around a lot now. I am sure you have mastered a cartwheel, a downward dog and a back handspring. You're dad is starting to experience your movements now as they are so strong he can see my belly moving!

We are starting to really prepare for you now. Your bedroom is beautiful. Some days, when I am getting anxious to meet you, I go in your room, lay on your floor and talk to you about all the things you will see when you enter the world. I tell you about you. What I wish for you and what I hope to instill in you. We've had some very intense conversations you & I. You're often very still when I am talking to you, I like to think you enjoy the sound of my voice. I hope that you recognize me as soon as you are born.

I want to tell you about your dad since you don't get to spend as much time with him. He is a pretty amazing guy, Addie. He is so excited to see you! He often talks to you, rubs my belly in hopes you'll give him a little kick and feeds us all the naughty things we shouldn't eat! Your dad is one of the hardest worker's I've ever met. He goes to work each day for us. He doesn't complain when we can't buy something he wants and he loves spending our extra money on you!

He will teach you so many things I can not. He'll teach you about animals, football, Nebraska and how to laugh at everything. He'll show you how to treat people with respect and how to gain respect from people. He will never turn his back on you no matter what. He is very wise. He has wise things to tell you. Please listen to him. And remember to be kind when he doesn't understand the jargon of a girl, he'll be trying, I promise.

Your grandparents are excited to meet you too. Grammy Penny asks how you are every day. She has bought you more clothes then I can put in your drawers! You are going to be a spoiled little lady!!

Addie, I can't wait to hold you in my arms, smell your smell, kiss your lips and tell you that Mommy loves you. Please be kind on your way out, this is my first time too. We can do this together, I promise. You are everything I have ever wanted and I haven't even met you yet. I love you sweet baby girl.

Love,
Mommy