There's never enough time. The laundry pile that never dwindles, the dirty dishes that seem to multiply. The projects that demand attention, when I don't have the energy to match.
The feeling that I should be prepared but in reality I feel less prepared than the first time around. I think I have more worry about labor and delivery and far more fears on how we will adjust to this whole new person.
I want to still cherish this time, despite the discomfort and trials we're going through. These moments are still so precious. I don't want them slipping through my finger in my haste not to be pregnant anymore.
Dear Hubster:
I love you so much. I know that you feel the pressure too. I know that my fears are your fears but you're always strong for us. This will be an entirely new season of life for us, but I'm glad we get so spend all this time together now. As our family grows, I know love will too. I can't imagine loving you more but I know how much seeing the family we've made makes my heart feel so big. In the three years we've been married, this year may have been our hardest one. Yet still in the middle of it, we have had so much joy.
This time might be hard, but there will be harder times I'm sure. Yet we sit in the midst and we laugh. We relish in these moments. Soon things will crazier but I know I couldn't do this with anyone else. We were granted the gift of being knitted close together and we make it through everything with happiness. While we're running for baby bottles, more diapers, doing homework, catching toddlers, and hushing the baby- don't forget how much I love you. Don't forget how HAWT I think you are and how they will grow up too fast and we will want all of this back. You are my hero, you are they're hero.
We adore you.
Love Wife
Dear Boys,
My little mighty hearts! Let's savor this time together! When it's my house full of boys! I know you both will have so much to teach your little sister! My prayer and hope for you is that the beautiful love you have as brothers is easily extended to your baby sister. Knowing you both, it will be. I know that for each of you, a new person will be an adjustment. I also know that the bond the three of you will have is going to be something so special.
I promise you both, we will still play, we will still have loud time! Together we will be rambunctious and boisterous and free. While our family is growing again, you both have a unique and special place in our hearts and in our family. I know it might be hard to share the light with the new baby but your childhood is just as precious and your moments growing are still savored. I do worry if there will be enough of me to go around, but I know that love grows and I will always have time for you.
I love you my little hearts. Both of you taught me so much about love, in so many different ways. My cup spills over with love for you both. We will head into the next stage and season of life together and in it we will be joyful.
Love Mom
Dear Elena,
My little daughter. I never imagined I would get the privilege of saying that. Through the time that you are being made in my womb has been a difficult one, it has also been a blessed time. I admit I'm nervous but I can't wait to see your eyes, count your fingers and toes, kiss your nose. I have so much I want to teach you as you grow into a woman. Mighty women I can't wait for you to meet. I am so beyond excited to see the look your Dad gets holding you for the first time. You will never know how much your Daddy loves you, that even though he takes immense pride in his sons, he wanted a little girl to spoil and love. You have a Daddy who you can turn to, who will be there for you, who will wipe your tears, who will mend your heart. You have a Daddy to be your hero, your protector, as well as your parent.
You will never know how much I love you. I had the best Mom, and then I got blessed with an amazing God-Mom. I can only hope to be like them for you. You will have a Mom who will always be on your side, even if it doesn't feel like it to you at the moment. While part of me has a little fear in raising a girl, I am also excited at the specialness. My bond with my Moms has been a precious one, I look forward to sharing that with you.
I'm going to cherish this time before you arrive. To celebrate this pregnancy and savor our last moments as a family of four. Know that we welcome you in with joy, that you are our delight.
Love Mom.