Sweet Nolie James

Dear Nolan,

62 days until you're due to meet us.  I don't think anyone will be able to tear you out of my arms.  I can't wait to look into your eyes the first time and know that I'm holding my son.  It will be amazing.

So, I want to let you in on a secret...your mom and I have NO clue what we are doing as parents.  Now, I won't let you read this until you're much older and have alread figured it out for yourself.  But, please be patient with us...we'll be trying our best.  I know you won't be comfortable all of the time and it will take us time to feel each other out, however, you will always be our first born and we will love all of your brothers or sisters, but you are, for better or worse, our guinea pig child.  So, that being said, I apologize for the mistakes I'm sure we will make...I hope you can forgive us. ;-)

 Every time I see your mom, I rub her belly and say hi to you...and believe it or not, you say hi back with a kick or a hiccup.  I love feeling you move, I just wish I knew if it was your elbow, knee, head, or butt that I'm pushing on.  Mom and I have told you a lot of great stories about our day...I'm sure you don't have a clue what we're talking about, but I like to pretend that you do and secretly have an opinion that your writing in your womb journal.  


So, I've been listening to some James Taylor lately (I'll introduce you to some great music someday) and I felt like Sweet Baby James needed a little rewrite.  I'm looking forward to singing this to you when you lay down to sleep.

"So goodnight, the moonlight's wating,
rock-a-bye, Sweet Nolie James.
Your heart beats so true and you know we love you.
It's time to go back to your dreams,
and rock-a-bye Sweet Nolie James."

(I don't think I have much future as a songwriter...but anyway)

Your mom and I think of you in everything we do. 
You are precious, you are our miracle, and you are loved.

Take care and you'll be hearing my voice echo through your mama's belly soon.

Love,
Dad

--Your faith will show through your actions, not your words.  It's actions that make a difference in the lives of those around you.