Sweet Sixteen Weeks

I saw my little baby yesterday.  I say it that way, because I also have a big baby...who is almost 13 months & just said her first word:  "kakka," which is a Finnish word...I'll let you guess what it means.  I can't for the life of me get her to say "mama," but she'll say "kakka" all day long! My doctor gave me an ultrasound, just so I could take a picture home for my husband.  The baby looked so SNUGGLY!  He/she was all curled up, hand by his/her face, feet tucked under...just like he/she was sleeping in what I like to call the "stinkybug position." While driving home in the car, I was overcome as I thought of how much love I still have to give.  A mother's capacity to love must be one of the greatest forces on earth.  I am always amazed by it.  I wanted to write a letter to the baby, so I will do it here: My Dear Child, I want you to know how much you are loved.  It is more than I can describe...it is given freely by your parents, your big sisters, your excited grandparents & great grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and true friends.  I hope you will always know that although I loved two daughters before you joined us, there is just as much love ready for you.  I can't wait to see you, to kiss your sweet head & hold you close to me.  Until then, I will hold you inside! Love Always,Mommy