Nothing special to write about today. I just wanted to tell you, Finley, how so very grateful I am to have you. Every night before I go to sleep I say ”Goodnight, Fin” and I thank God for you, this little life nestled inside of me. I am so excited to meet you and to see your tiny face, which I plan to kiss every available inch of. I see so much struggle around me to conceive and give birth to strong, healthy babies, and it brings tears to my eyes. We are so lucky, not just to be pregnant (even though I am incredibly thankful just for that) but that God gave us you specifically. I don’t know you yet, but I already KNOW you like the back of my hand. I can see you, all of you, what you are and what you will be. I want such great things for you, my son, but I also want all the little inconsequential things for you that make life…life. For now, just keep growing strong and healthy and developing everything you need to face the world in December. Every time I rub my belly, tickle you from the outside, prod you, and talk to you (and sometimes even sing, very badly), just know it’s just a tiny taste of what’s to come. You will get so tired of all the hugs, tickles, and kisses I plan to torture you with. And every time you say “Oh, Mom, come on!! No more!!” I’ll just smile my secret smile, and thank God that he gave you to me.  I love you, Finley.

K