The Days Ahead

When I first met your mother I had no idea of where things would go between us. The first time we spent time together was at a local laundry mat. I was so nervous. We were supposed to meet to study the menu and prices at the restaraunt we worked at. Somehow we never did. We talked and shared that night, and in some ways that night laid the foundation for the life we share now. We have had some good times, and have learned a great deal about each other. No other woman has challenged me the way she has, or inspired the feelings I have for her inside of me.
So what does all this have to do with you? You came to be from the sharing of our love. Every day that passes the bond that is between your mother and I grows even more stronger. And we look at the future differently now, because of the blessing that is you. Bringing a child into the world is a gift that not everyone recieves. Lately your mother has shared with me some of the blogs she has read online about people who struggle, sometimes unsuccessfully, to become parents. It is sad, but at the same time it lets us know just how lucky we are. There are a lot of changes that will occur before next March, when you will make your way into the world. But with your Mom by my side, I look to the future with all its possibilities and I am excited. I wonder what you will look like, some times I lay in the bed in our room and stare at the family pictures from your Mom's childhood and try to imagine just how beautiful and precious you will be. Just last night I was telling your Mom how we are going to have to really be on top of our game as parents, if you are anything like her and I was growing up it is going to be interesting to say the least. But I would not miss it for the world.
Your Mom is going through a lot of changes right now, and even though I am not physically I have to admit pregnancy is a life altering experience. Your Mom is tired more than usual, and I have learned not to plan dinner until I know for sure what she is craving that particular night. We talk about you constantly, and whenever we hold each other or kiss it's like there is a newfound intesity to what was already a deep connection. I cannot wait for our E-bay books to get here, so I can learn more about the miracle that is you. I want to soak up all that knowledge that I can so that I can help your Mom and also so I can be the best Father that I can be.