28 weeks!

You are now 28 weeks. Your father and I are relaxing in Lake Tahoe at the moment. This morning we took a walk behind your grandparent’s cabin (you will know this place soon enough). We decided to forgo the snowshoes and paid a little bit for that decision by sinking uncomfortably in certain spots. There was a slight rain here and there as we walked. We talked about places we might be able to take you sledding. It is going to be so fun to introduce you to the mountains. You have many beautiful hikes to look forward to. When you turn one year old we are planning to “baptize” you in the calm waters of Lake Tahoe – to officially connect you in a spiritual way to the nature that we love so much. Hopefully the water will not be too cold for you thin, baby skin! We’ll go easy on you – maybe just dip your foot in and splash some water on your forehead.

After some delicious turkey burgers with all the fixings and some roasted purple potatoes (oh, and did I mention mint chip ice cream? your father and I have a weakness, especially lately for ice cream), we spent the remainder of the day reading and writing. I am reading a book about the crisis our planet is facing in terms of global warming. You will learn all about this soon enough. Your father, in particular, will be teaching lessons of conservation every day. And, you will start you life out on the right foot – with cloth diapers!

Your father and I are even considering writing a children’s book that describes how we use dinosaurs (as fossil fuels) to now fuel our cars.

Well, little guy, I think you have been enjoying our weekend in Tahoe. Your kicks are quite frequent – especially after mint chip ice cream (you will fit right into our family). Your mama has started to count your kicks every night to make sure you are still moving around in there. I am signing off now to do some yoga stretches that will help your mama when the time is ready to push you out into the world. She needs all the stretching she can get for this monumental task. Keep growing and don’t get any crazy ideas about coming out any sooner than you need to!
Love,
Mama