13 Weeks

 Our first trimester is almost over. Has it really been this long since we found out?! In the past three and a half months, we have:

started a little bun in the oven 

told all our family about our big news

watched our little one wiggle and dance on the ultrasound screen

learned so much from baby apps and other momma friends

heard a beautiful heart beating

heard some pretty good dance moves while trying to hear a heart beat

(I have) grown about one pants size (but haven't gained weight yet)

 employed the hair-tie trick to keep my pants up!

refused to buy maternity clothes just yet

eaten plenty of grilled cheese sandwiches, chocolate chip cookies, and real-fruit popsicles

already known a love for this Little One that will only grow stronger as time goes on

Dear Little One, 

You are 3 inches long now, the size of a peach! I just know you'll be the cutest little peach! I find myself dreaming of what you will look like when you make your first appearance. Will you have your Daddy's thick dark hair or his beautiful brown eyes? Will you get my little nose or have green eyes like me? What will your character be like? Will you be mischievous like Daddy and  have his good athletic ability or will you be artsy and love the simple things like your Momma? Regardless of who you look like or what activities you love, we promise to raise you in a family that loves God, no matter how imperfect or crazy we may be. Love for Him is what matters most. Keep growing strong in there, Little One. You're one-third of the way here. 

with my deepest love, 

Momma