Full of Thankfulness

Hello Baby,

Today is Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday and this year, more than ever, I have so much to be thankful for. At the top of my thankful list is YOU, my sweet papaya. I'm so thankful that you're (finally) growing inside me, a new life that will be here with us this time next year to celebrate with. Hopefully by then you can at least enjoy some yummy pureed sweet potatoes. Maybe we'll throw in a marshmallow or 2 :D

I'm thankful that your heart continues to grow and beat normally.

I'm thankful that you're kicking more and more each and every day.

I'm thankful that I got to lay in bed this morning with Daddy and SEE you kicking.

I'm thankful that I still have so much to look forward to with you growing in my belly and watching you grow once you come into the world.

I'm thankful for our great family, who although we didn't get to spend today with, look forward to plenty of holidays with them and watching them swoon over you and spoil you like crazy.

I'm thankful for your big sister, Stella, who always (ok, almost always!) makes me smile and who I hope will love you as much as we do. And I'll be extra thankful if she doesn't try to eat you!

I'm thankful for your Uncle Danno for introducing me to your Daddy. And for all our friends, near and far, who have been there for us, sharing our happiness.

And finally, I'm so thankful for your Daddy, who I'm sure will be as great a father - loving, caring, and playful - as he is a wonderful husband. I couldn't imagine my life without him. I'm thankful that he has stuck by me when all I could do was focus the better part of my time, attention and heart on my search to unite with you. He is a great man, overflowing with love and patience, and I'm beyond thankful for his help and dedication to make you our reality.

Oh baby, I love you so much and I'm so thankful that I have you and your Daddy in my life. I'm so thankful that we are going to be a family.

XOXO
Mommy