37 weeks!

Sorry it has taken me so long to write you. Quite a bit has happened since you were just 33 weeks. Your father and I drove to Mammoth for Easter weekend where we were able to meet Mason (your cousin) and spend time with your grandmother and aunties and uncle. It was a relaxing stay in the mountains. Karen and I took you and Mason snowshoeing. Mason slept and you bobbed along in your amniotic fluid unaware of snow crushing under mama's feet. The sun was out and it felt liberating to be out in the open. Soon enough little guy - you too will begin to experience the simple joys of the outdoors. The smells, the wind on your face, and the calm that comes with being away from the clamor of the city.
In Mammoth your relatives patted and admired the belly that you have made for me. They are all so excited to meet you.
So, my last day of work was on Friday. Who knows if I will be back. What I do know is how much our life will have changed by the time that decision is made. You will be smack dab in the center of that life changing everyone around you. Since then your father and I have been scrambling around to prepare for your "who knows when" arrival. Closets have been organized, errands, and today we picked up a used stroller for you. It was pretty funny to see daddy push the car seat and stroller down our city sidewalks. Today I also walked to Kaiser for our prenatal appointment. We are toying with the idea of walking to the hospital to give birth. It would make a good story, no?
Anyways, like this post, I am all over the place in terms of emotions. It hasn't quite hit me and instead I have been frantically checking things off our list of things to do before you arrive. How silly all of that will soon feel after the moment you take your first breath and our life with you truly begins. All that we can really give you is ourselves. Our attention, our love, and our commitment to giving you our all. To be present for you. To witness and record the beautiful life that is already yours. Soon!