Dear Son

To my dearest son,

Only 7 days till your due date, which means in 17 days or less I will be holding you in my arms. It doesn't seem real to me at all. I cannot wait to lay my eyes on your adorable face. I wonder every day what you will look like. If you will have my Neufeld smile or Ben's Timmermans cute droopy eyes. If you will be a blondie like me and your Daddy. If you will have Daddy's straight hair or my curly hair!

I also wonder what type of boy you will be, if you will be the loud mouth of the group or the kind quiet boy who takes in everything. There are so many details I cannot wait to find out.

Having you grow inside of me has been a pretty amazing experience. You have been so good to me. Barely any morning sickness and not too many aches & pains. The worst you do is stick your bum out which creates a very bruised and odd looking tummy for me! But the pain is not too bad and I can pat your bum and rub your back!

I love the way you are so relaxed and don't do too many jumping jacks. I love how you always reassure me you are OK by moving when I get nervous and I haven't felt you move in a while (which causes me to think you are a sleepy boy, please keep being a sleepy boy for your mama's sake!). I love how you respond instantly to your Daddy when he is talking to you. I love how you kick him in the face when he tries to listen to your heartbeat. I love how you get super excited whenever I rock in a rocking chair, looks like you may have some of your Daddy's traits!

I am told that boys are easier than girls. I am filled with trepidation and excitement for what is in store for your Daddy and I. To teach, train and show you how to be a man of God, a gentleman and a great friend.

I cannot wait to take pictures of you and with you, baby boy! You can't come soon enough!

Love your very excited Mama!

* photos taken by Joanne Abraham Photography