Saturday, February 7, 2009

25 weeks

Hi there little bear, 
Lately your momma has been noticing you kick in regular patterns.  I actually look forward to going to bed each night so I can feel your kicks and turns.  I feel you most often in the evenings when I am in bed or in the early morning.  The past few days I have been getting up early for a bowl of cereal so that I can fall back asleep.  Maybe you are demanding an early breakfast each morning?  Are you voting with your feet?
I am also enjoying snuggling in the evenings with your father and you in between.  Often times your fathers back is against you and my tummy - we are like a family sandwich with you as the center.  I suppose this is how it is always going to feel - you in the center.  It is a cozy feeling.  
Today your momma went for a nice walk with Auntie Sarah, Bethany, and Emilie at Fort Funston.  The sun was out - just barely though.  The past few days have been rainy ones.  Today was mostly clear.   It was a beautiful day.  We talked and walked along the coast.   I came home to see your new (used) car seat that your father picked up for you.  A woman in Oakland whose son outgrew it sold it to us.  The colors are dark brown and light green - just like the forrest.   All or most of your baby things are going to be used.  A small gesture for the environment.   Tomorrow your mama is going to pick out some fabric to sew a blanket for your cradle.  It will be her first big project.  Your grandmother is refinishing an antique cradle that your mama slept in when she was a tiny one.   We are lovingly preparing for your arrival.   It won't be long before you are a day to day part of our existence.  We will have trouble remembering what it was like to not have you in our lives.  We cannot wait. 
Love, 
Mama 

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