I truly can’t believe that in less than a week, I will be holding you in my arms! Part of me feels that it is even more surreal than when your big brother was almost here. And, I think that’s because I know what is to come. I know how much I am about to love you…and how, in only holding you for seconds, the thought of you not being a part of our family will feel like the distant past.
And, I must admit that I’m ready. I do feel like I’ve been pregnant for a LONG time…and it felt like FOREVER before we found out that we were going to get to re-use all of Quinn’s cool clothes and shoes! My mommy intuition was wrong…because I was pretty sure that you were going to be a girl. But, the sonogram quickly showed us differently! And, my excitement for Quinn to have a brother was through the roof. Within a few days, we were telling people that your name was going to be Nash! And, a few months later, we completely settled on Nash Baylor Poe. We love it and think it’s such a beautiful (and super cool) name! People seem to really like it when we tell them…and, we think it sounds great with your brother’s name! We hope you always love it as much as we do! …It just seems to “fit” you already!
I’m super anxious to see your face and kiss the little toes that have kicked me more times than I’d ever be able to count. I’m dying to know if you’ll have your Daddy’s tan skin or your Mommy’s hazel eyes. (since Quinn didn’t get either one!) I want to see if you look just like your big brother or if people will always wonder how the two of you could be related! Regardless, I’m sure you’ll be beautiful in every way.
Even more than your appearance, I can’t wait to see your personality! People always talk about how different siblings always are…and it’s something I can’t wait to find out! It’s true that you have been very different from Quinn in my tummy, but I wonder if that will translate when you’re in our arms. My prayer is that you’re healthy (of course), happy and at least share your brother’s tender heart. Other than that, I’m curious to see how alike/different the two of you really are! He was quite the Momma’s boy from the start! Will you be? He never took to a lovey. Will you have a favorite? He loved veggies at first and will hardly touch them now. Will you eat everything in sight? He cuddled so tightly. We hope you do too!…It’s all going to be so fun to see!
Even though I can’t wait to meet you, I’m even more excited for you to get to know your Daddy. He’s excited to get a taste of the personality I feel that I’m already quite aware of me. Trust me what I say that you are going to love him deeply. He is the most fun Daddy around and will make you laugh so easily. In watching him, you will be watching such an amazing man of God…and my prayer is that you follow in his footsteps. I can’t wait to watch him bond with you in the same way that he has with Quinn…and I know he’s excited to do so many cool “boy things” with both of you! I guess it just means more “Mommy time” for me!
{We} pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your heart as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.
I LOVE YOU,
Your “Boy Crazy” Mommy
5 comments:
I'm a rather new follower of yours but love, love, love your blog! I think your son is adorable and love the names you have for him & his baby brother-to-be! I also love their super cool rooms!
The bond between siblings is amazing. You will love watching how much Quinn is going to love his little brother, and how much little Nash will adore his big brother. I think that is my most favorite part of parenting thus far...watching my kids together (at least so far! They are only 32 months and 10 months...we'll see if they always love each other this much five years from now! Ha!)
What I love most about this letter to baby Nash is not only seeing how much your belly grew from 5 weeks...but how much Quinn grew since then as well! Amazing what 9 months can do!
Good luck with your labor & delivery! Can't wait to see this baby boy!
What a beautifuk letter! I teared up reading it because I just found out I am pregnant and my sin is Quinn's age. This is such a soecial time for you and your family. Congratulations!
Love, love, love this. And to think that one day, he will one day read this as a man...oh my word, thats enough to make me cry.
This will be something you child will cherish for the rest of his life. What a great idea! Someday, if I ever get blessed with a baby of my own, I will do the same thing. Thank you for sharing!
Wow you are truly beautiful! Your family is too cute! I love your prayer for the boys such wonderful verses out of the many wonderful verses the Bible has! I read your blog hoping and praying that one day i will be able to find a wonderful christian husband that i can have a family with! Just like you have! :)
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