37 weeks.

Baby boy,

Well, honey, we've made it! We're now officially considered full term. The doctor says I am 1 cm dilated and 25% effaced, so we're making progress! I am so proud of you for hanging in there for so long. You are such a champ! I still feel pretty good out here- not quite as uncomfortable as I thought I may be. The biggest thing that's been challenging is that I am constantly tired. I mean it- 30 minutes after I wake up in the morning I am ready for a nap. Your dad has been so good to me and encourages me to rest at every opportunity.

We packed our hospital bag this weekend since they say you can come any day now. I even made a playlist of my favorite songs to help me relax while I'm in labor. You must like my choices because you get active anytime I play my music. I wonder if you'll be a musician like your daddy?

This past week we celebrated my 25th birthday. That means when you celebrate your 25th birthday, I'll be celebrating my 50th birthday! I promise we'll do something extra special that year, okay? Anyway, your dad took me to Disneyland and it was the most beautiful day. It was really crisp and cool and we got to wear our coats and scarves. We couldn't go on too many rides, but we did a lot of the ones that we'll take you on next year! We people watched a lot, too, taking special interest in everyone's stroller choices. Are we parents or what?!

The house is clean, the pantry is stocked, the bags are packed...momma's ready for you, sweetheart. You just come on out whenever your little heart desires.

I can't wait to love you on the outside,

Momma