DAY -7 : An Introduction

Hey Sades (Yeah... I've already given you a nickname!) -

Let me explain what you are about to read. I've decided to write you a note everyday for the next year. Of course, I'll see you and talk to you lots on most of those days, but you probably won't remember what I say. So since I like to write anyway, I've decided this diary-of-sorts will serve as a record of how you have impacted my life in the first 365 days of yours. Those 365 days are set to start a week from now, but even though you haven't officially met me and your mom, you're already a big part of our lives. So I'll give you a glimpse into what the week before you officially became part of the "world outside the womb" was like, too.

Tonight your mom and I washed the car, inside and out, as one more of the final steps to get it ready to escort you around. Yesterday, Big Uncle Steve put your special seat in the car and got it nice and secure so you will be safe when we drive around. While I vaccumed the car tonight, your mom put up special sunshades on the windows so you'll be extra-comfortable when in your special seat.

Right now, your mom is taking a special bath because she itches really badly. The doctor says that the itching will stop once you get here, so your mom is extra-impatient now for you to arrive. She has been researching on the internet (which, you will find out soon, she does A LOT!) about how to make you show up sooner. But nothing she has tried yet has worked. We saw the doctor just yesterday, and she insisted that you were not yet on your way into "our" world.

Your mom and I aren't the only ones eagerly awaiting your arrival. "Uncle" Lafe (who lives in Arkansas where me and your mom used to live - we'll get into that story later) called a few hours ago to see if you were here yet. And another person who REALLY wants to meet you - Grandma E. (or, as your cousin Jasmine calls her, "DeeDee"). She teaches music at a school and she has already told all of the people she works with that as soon as you show up, she won't be coming to work for awhile. She already likes you enough to blow off her job!!!

Well, it is my last Friday night without you so I think I am going to drink a Cherry 7-Up in bed, watch some TV and wait for your mom to get out of the tub.

I love you so much already! I'll tell you more about ME - your DAD - tomorrow!

Until then - be good!

Your my girl -

Dad