27 Weeks and counting

Hello Again baby girl.....

You are growing! According to the book I read ....

How your baby's growing

This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (about the size of a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.

Just look at how amazing you already are.  Poppa and I pray for you every single day.  We talk about all the adventures we will have and Poppa dreams about all the projects he wants to build with you.  You will discover quickly that you already have us wrapped around your little finger.

Your beautiful Mommy is even more gorgeous now.  She has a pregnancy glow. Every baby is a miracle and I think God smiles whenever he sees her and thinks of how you will forever change the life of your parents. 

Keep growing little one.  We love you and want you to continue to grow strong and healthy.  

 Your Poppa and Darling Diva

Your First Mets Game!

Dearest Baby Girl,

I predicted it....you are already at your first Major League baseball game and may I say you are already making quite a fashion statement.  Your Daddy has loved the Mets ever since he was in high school living in Georgia.  Once a year he and Poppa would go to a Mets game in Atlanta when the Mets played the Braves.  One year your very persuasive Daddy talked your Poppa into painting his face blue and orange and going to the game together.

I told your Daddy then...."always remember how much your Dad loves you, because believe me he would never paint his face and go out in public for me!"

Your Daddy painted his bedroom Mets Orange and painted the Mets logo on his wall.  Poppa was a little reluctant to have an orange bedroom but I assured him that any color can be painted over with several coats of paint.

 You can relax little darling, I'm pretty sure Mommy won't let Daddy paint your room Orange and Blue.  I see purple and polka dots in your future.

I asked your Mommy if you got excited and started kicking during the game.  She said you were very active with all the noise and crowds. 




When I was a little girl.  I used to watch baseball on television with my Daddy.  I always cheered for the teams he wanted to win .  It was a sweet time that I still remember.   ( Don't tell your Daddy but back in the day we were Yankee fans...I saw Mickey Mantel , Yogi Berra , Roger Maris and some of the old baseball greats.  My daddy took me to my first major league game.)

Your family is very sports minded so little princess it won't surprise me if you grow up to be an athlete or cheerleader.  Just know that your Diva and Poppa  will always be your greatest cheerleader.

Your glorious unfolding

Dear Sweet Pea....

This was a picture your Mommy posted today.  Your Daddy told her to do something silly.  Mommy can make silly faces and I know her face will be the first one you want to see.  

You already know her voice and I'm sure she has been singing to you throughout the day.  Mommy's long hair will tickle your face and make good handles to grab while you are cuddling together.

You are a very lucky girl to have such a wonderful Mommy.  No one will love you more or take better care of you. 

Your Mommy is a very smart lady.  Right now whenever she has a craving she looks really sweetly over at your Daddy and will say,  "Baby wants ice cream."  Your Daddy grabs his shoes and the car keys and heads out the door with a smile. 

Your Poppa and Diva started praying for your Mommy before she was even born.  We were so in love with our baby boy ( your big handsome Daddy) that we began to pray every night for the beautiful woman that would one day be his bride.  Do you want to know what we thought about your Mommy when we first met her?  We were so thrilled that God had brought her into your Daddy's life.  We could tell right away that she was God's choice and the perfect match for your Dad.

You are such a lucky little girl to have such wonderful parents to love and protect you .   Be kind to Mommy.  Let her sleep and don't kick her too hard while you are practicing your swing dance moves. 

Keep growing little one.  Remember we pray for you every single day and dream about holding you in our waiting arms. 

XOXO.....Your Diva and Poppa

Just between me and you

You are already making an impact on me

Dear Darling Girl,

Did you know that you are already a good influence on your Diva?    

Today is the first day of spring and despite the gloomy weather in Virginia I am invigorated to celebrate spring.  I love Spring .

Spring starts the greening of the grass, and the flowers start to bloom adding glorious colors to the landscape .  Spring means shedding winter coats, sweaters, hats, gloves, and finding sandals and favorite spring clothing.  It means baby animals (calves and lambs) in the fields and it signals your arrival is getting closer.

We are so excited to see your sweet face that we have gone into training.  Exercise, eating better and getting more sleep so we will be in tip top shape to travel and be there to welcome you into the world.

Know that we pray for you and your sweet parents every single day.  Diva will do a happy dance once we know you have arrive safely and my little boy (your Daddy) will become your dragon slayer, problem solver, and your first love.

Happy Spring beloved....we look forward to seeing you with breathless anticipation.

XOXO   

Your Diva and Poppa

How to Become a Fantastic Diva

13 ways to be a Fantastic  Granny Diva

1. Always carry lots of pictures. Don't wait until the baby is born, start with the ultrasound images and go all the way through graduation.
2. Listen intently to other people talk about their grandchild. This is not as easy as it sounds.
3. Select a proper grandma name that 1) you like, 2) the child can pronounce and 3) will not be embarrassing when it is shouted loudly in the grocery store.
4. Ask God to bless your grandchildren and pray for them every day.
5. When your grandchild is fussy or behaves poorly, always have a good excuse.
6. My favorite excuse is "The poor little doll is just so tired. And you would be too if you had been hauled around all day. Another good excuse is "The poor little angel is cutting teeth!" These two are good but you need a good spare or two for really tough times.
7. You will want to have special nicknames for them as they grow, but continue to call them by their name. We all like to hear the sound of our own names.
8. When something gets broken at your house, remind yourself and your grandchild that people are more important than things.
9. Get a bigger purse-a small suitcase will do also-so that you can always pull out a new toy, candy or distraction of some kind at just the right moment.
10. Think back on your own grandmothers and try now to realize just how much they loved you. At the time you had no idea of their deep love because it is unexplainable. You must experience it for yourself.
11. Have Grandma Camp one week every summer. Plan cookouts, crafts, sports, and all the things kids love. For the following week schedule a massage, plenty of bed rest, and post a sign that the kitchen is closed until further notice.
12. Never miss a chance to tell them you love them. The days are short and years pass quickly. What a better way for them to remember you than, "She always told me how much she loved me."

Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do.  Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children. ~Alex Haley

 

Back rubs and Chocolate Chip Cookies

Dear Cookie.....(That's because you're the sweetest thing around!)

By now you are probably thinking  Poor Diva. She doesn't know my name. Your darling Diva has "pet names " for everyone and you will have so many.

Don't be surprised if you get the name of "Cookie Monster" as we are a cookie loving family. When we were dating your Poppa told me, "If you can bake a decent chocolate chip cookie and give a good back rub, I'll marry you!" Silly man had no idea that I was the world's best back rubber and cookie maker! He soon learned and asked me to marry him about a month after we first met. (You see, your Poppa knows a good thing when he sees it!)

Your Daddy loves to have his back rubbed and will pull up his shirt and say, "Woman, start scratching" when he sees me. Your Daddy loves Oatmeal Scotchies (Oatmeal cookies with butterscotch chips) since he is not a big chocolate lover other than Reese's  Peanut Butter Cups.

I make a mean oatmeal cookie with cinnamon chips too! You and I will have to experiment and come up with some new cookies. How 'bout sugar gummy worm cookies? Hmmm....I'll have to do some more thinking on that.