To My Little "BB" (Baby Bish)

Oh sweet little one, everyone warned me and mocked me as I plunged into my first pregnancy armed with scrapbooks, calendars, photos, keepsakes and notes that there was no chance my other children would share in such detailed recording of their in-utero and infancy. However, I must also tell you that most of your big sister's keepsakes are still sitting in an unorganized pile waiting to be filed into a book! Anyway, I want you to know that mommy is trying very hard to love you in your own unique way already and even if you don't have a whole lot recorded over the next few months (but I'll try) I don't love you any less. I had to write you a quick note to tell you what you've been like these first few months of your life. Well, you are very different from your sister at this age-see look how unique you are already! I have been a little tired, but nothing like I had been with Cole. Which is a blessing considering now that I have her I can't just take a nap whenever I want! I have virtually no nausea with you, which I also said about Colette, but now I realize how much nausea I did have with her considering I have none now! Honestly little babe, I barely feel pregnant! I am glad we have already gotten to see you twice in these 12 weeks so I can be reminded that your little beating heart is truly dwelling within me. We went to our first appointment with Dr. Flemming last week and daddy, Colette and I all got to see you kick your long skinny legs and wave your arm at us. Even at such a young age, your daddy and I agree that we can already see how different you are from Cole and how you are your own person. You have a bigger head than she did and very long legs! You're definitely not as active as she was either! Well, I'm not tired and I don't have nausea. Do I have any symptoms to remind me of you daily? Yes! And boy are they silly ones that I never had with Colette. I am having super crazy dreams-every night! I rarely dream, let alone so vividly, it is quite a ride. Now don't get offended by this next one, but I am very impatient and get easily angry. I think that it is my hormones leaning in a different direction than the weepiness I experienced last time around. Your poor daddy is so patient with me, I don't know what I would do without him. We absolutely cannot wait to meet you. Dad thinks you're a boy, I have no idea. Either way, you're gonna be the best!

Snowed in!

Okay punkstarooni...I was going to write you a little note telling you how much I love you and what you've been up to these days, but due to the circumstances, there is something else I must speak of! You, in your 6th month of life get to experience what I haven't experienced until now. Southeast Michigan has reached record lows in temperature and is getting hit by a crazy snowstorm. Over the past two days we got 16 inches of snow and the temperature with wind chill is nearing -50! Needless to say, we have been keeping you snug as a bug in a rug at home the past couple days. You and I and dad have been at home doing puzzles, playing games and looking at the snow outside. After cabin fever set in we decided to attempt visiting your Meema and Beeba. It was quite the drive, we almost got stuck in our driveway, but dad toughed it out and we made it! I wish we could've taken you for your first sledding trip, but the temperature made the beautiful snow become a treacherous sight. Hopefully someday soon it will happen. I was supposed to take you and Zelie to Chicago for a little visit to the American Girl Place but the bus was cancelled. I still look back and praise God that it was as I try to imagine what it would've been like trying to hail a cab with you in tow in that cold...