It's been a little while!

Dear Lil Sprout,

Yeah, I know your name is Lucas now, but I'm calling you Sprout.  Probably your whole life.  Get used to it. :)

It's been a little while since I wrote because we've been busy.  We went to the beach.  I think you liked your first trip; I didn't hear any complaints. ;)  I'm glad you weren't any bigger when we went, though, because my feet and back were already killing me with all of the walking around.  You made out pretty well on the trip, coming home with a huge bag of clothes.  It makes me feel better about the prospect of cute clothes for little boys because it always seems like the cute stuff is always for girls.

We've also been busy because about 2.5 weeks ago, your oldest feline sister Blossom was hit by a car. :(  She got hurt pretty badly, so we have been taking care of her.  She is doing much better, although we don't think she will be able to see much (if anything) ever again.  But she's back to her purring, biscuit kneading self, so that makes me happy.  I think you two will have some good years of adventures together.  She loves kids, so I know she is going to be happy to meet you.  We'll teach you how to be gentle with her and how to help her since she can't see, and I think you'll be a better and sweeter little boy for it. :)

You're on the move, by the way.  I don't know what you are doing in my stomach this week, but you have been busy!  Maybe you are having swimming trials and hoping to get on the Olympic team.  I don't know, but you are everywhere!  I can't wait until Daddy can feel you too.  Every time I put my hand on the outside of my stomach, you don't move. ;P  Thanks for being stubborn.

We'll see you again on July 5 for your anatomy scan!  That's when they'll spend a lot of time looking at all of your little bones and organs.  Our bloodwork has come back good so far, so I'm hoping they won't find anything unusual. :)  

Til next time, dear.  Keep moving! (And let Daddy feel it, pleeeasssseeee.)

Love,

Mommy

You are a...

Dear Little Sprout,

BOY!  You are a boy!  It's getting late, but I just had to make a little post.  You gave me a wonderful first birthday gift from you to me by cooperating with the ultrasound tech and letting us see your goods (even spread eagle style).  Thank you for that.  I am very excited to meet you, Lucas! (But I will still be calling you Sprout.)

Love,

Mommy