Sunday, May 10, 2009

letter to my kato mate

dear kato (my little sir kix a lot), 

today is my first mother's day as a mother (even if i'm slightly bending the rules).  you aren't born yet, so there is a little gray area and a some debate as to whether or not i officially fall in the "mother" category.  but, i know that after 34 full weeks of nurturing and protecting you, i am a mother-bear.  

today, i am spending the day cleaning and organizing the apartment - not exciting by any stretch of the imagination.  you didn't prepare me breakfast in bed, you didn't bring me a bouquet of beautiful roses and you didn't make me a handmade card with crayon drawings and way too much glue.  and i was more than okay without those things.  i got the best thing....i got a sweet wake-up call with your kicks and rolls.  i have felt you move with me all morning.  you were there when i was making the bed and when i started the laundry.  your gentle movements make me smile and make me appreciate being a mother.  officially or unofficially...i am so excited to be your mother.  i'm a pretty lucky lady.

daddy is in phoenix visiting with chuck.  he'll be home very early morning...long after midnight.  which means that you and i will have spent our first mother's day together, alone.  thank you for going gentle on me with the kicks.  thank you for not using my bladder as a trampoline.  right now, those are the best gifts i can ask for.  

you'll be here soon and we can't wait!  i am so excited to hold you and show you your room.  a little over a month now.  and if you could figure out a way to show up on june 21st (just in time for father's day), that would be great!  you are something that i can't top, even if i tried!

can't wait to meet you, my little man. 

love,
mama

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