S's Letter to Baby Z

Baby Z I know you are getting ready to make your way down to earth to join us in making you a reality.  You are deciding who you want to be and we can't wait to discover who you are and will become.  Before things get chaotic and attention is focused on pregnancy, I wanted you to know what you are made of and some of the extraordinary things you will face once you join this pod.

There's an old nursery rhyme which exclaims you're made of Snips and snails, and puppy dogs tails.  That's not you at all, you're made of all of the anticipation, desire, intention, love, anxiety and hope from me and your mom.  In addition to a huge amount of loyalty your older sister sprinkled in a bit of style, artistry, support, humor, focus and humility.  Your grandparents stirred in your eventual wisdom, faith, patience, determination, care and reverence for Jehovah. Your aunts and uncle added dashes of safety, humor, acceptance, curiosity, intelligence, tenacity, common sense and love of music. Lastly your cousins added the garnish of swagger, resourcefulness, cunning, silliness, athleticism and a keen sense for individuality and independence.     

Though none of us have met you in the flesh, we all love you so much and have caught glimpses of you in our dreams and private moments.  The family uses my stomach as a phone receiver to say hello and let you know they're ready for your arrival.   A day does not pass by where you are mentioned or talked about in detail.  All of us are ready to give you everything you need and teach you to strive and work for everything you want.  Me and your mom not only wished and planned for you, but we also prayed, sacrificed and compromised and used a lot of science and technology to get you here.  Though you will be a surprise, you are by no means an accident and it was all worth it!  This family is ready to zerbert your tummy, kiss your cheeks and love all over you.

Baby Z even though life with us will be amazing, it will not be easy.  That's ok, because you'll learn that the challenges and the lessons will make life fascinating. All that me and your mom expect is that you acknowledge, learn and grow from your mistakes (they'll come often and will be plenty), remain inquisitive, be a student of life always striving for knowledge, balance confidence and humility, be loyal and supportive to your family and friends and open to the possibilities for your greatness.  Know that at times you'll be disappointed and sometimes you're feelings will get hurt and you'll be sad inside, we may in fact be the cause of that pain.  Please believe me and know that time will pass and you'll have plenty of opportunities to feel happiness and elation.  Live is fluid so be flexible and go with the flow.

There is so much more I want to share, in time I will...but for now know I'm like a kid waiting in line to ride Magic Mountain, I can't wait to get on the roller-coaster of being your parent.

Eagerly Anticipating Your Arrival and Always Loving You,

 Mommy S