Your mother is getting very impatient.

And yes, she feels incredibly selfish even hinting at complaining.

We’ve prayed for you so often in the last 9-10 months. Prayed that you would grow to be healthy and strong. Prayed for your life and all the adventures that await. We’ve prayed for all the transition that’s ahead of you as you join us out here in our world, and as we welcome you into it.

And through the whole pregnancy you’ve been very sweet to your Mom. You haven’t kicked me too terribly hard. You’ve let me sleep pretty well too! You’ve been kind in your cravings, and only caused me a few days worth of heartburn and nausea. 

Even now, at almost 41 weeks of pregnancy, I’ve felt great! Energetic and excited, able to walk and stay busy with life.

So, I feel selfish complaining. I should be nothing but grateful that my pregnancy has been so easy. I should be thrilled that this far in and I still feel wonderful.

Yet all I want is to hold you in my arms! I physically feel good but emotionally I’m tired. I’ve spent months and months anxiously waiting, planning, preparing, and praying. And I’m so ready!

Your dad and I can’t wait to have you here. He’s been busy building you a room,  hanging shelves, and collecting his old toys for you to play with.

This week your Nonno and Nonna came to town at the end of their time in the US, hoping to see you before they leave for Italy. Your Zio Meech spent the weekend here too, wishing you’d make your appearance. 

And yet you’ve taught us all that you have a mind of your own. You’ve continued to remind us that God’s timing is best whether we understand it or not. He knows what you need and He knows that we have to learn. We may never have an idea of all the reasons why you (and God) have chosen to delay your debut, but like in every other area of life, we can trust that He is Sovereign and He does have a plan.

So we wait. Yet know that we wait in much anticipation, dude. We absolutely can’t wait to meet you!

Love,

Mom and Dad

P.S. You’ve got the sweetest set-up around here! The gifts have flowed in and you are one spoiled little boy. Your wardrobe is stylin’, your bookshelves full, and your toy boxes exploding. You’re going to love it out here!