To My Son {Before You Are Born},
In a few weeks {perhaps even days}, we’re going to meet for the very first time. You’re likely going to cause me an incredible amount of pain and then you’re going to make your grand entrance into the world and fill a section in my heart where I didn’t even realize there was a void.
Anyway, I wanted to take a moment to tell you what’s on my mind before you come. Of course I’m nervous about everything that’s inevitable {giving birth, keeping you alive during those first few months, how your sisters are going to adjust, etc.}, but truthfully, I’m more nervous about the bigger things, like the man you’re going to become.
I by no means have all the answers on how to make a mentally and emotionally strong man, so I hope you don’t expect that out of me. Shoot, I don’t even have things figured out for myself most of the time. But I promise to always give you my all, and listen to your thoughts and concerns with an open mind and heart. I hope in my heart for the type of relationship where you can talk to me and your daddy about anything and everything, even if it means seeing things differently.
In fact, here are more of my hopes for you:
- I hope you find something in your life that gives you passion early on.
- I hope you listen to and respect your big sisters. I already know they will be very protective of you, their baby brother.
- I hope you always feel love from your daddy and I.
- I hope you are never afraid to express your feelings — the good and bad.
- I hope that you never give up. I want you to follow your dreams without fear, and never let worry hold you back from the man you will become.
- I hope you turn out like your father. I want you to know there is no better man out there, and you are going to be very lucky to have him in your life. Nurture your relationship forever.
See you soon, sweetheart.
Kisses,
Mama
So sweet, Lauren! I don’t have daughters, so I can’t comment on mother/daughter relationships, but I can tell you that I can’t imagine being any closer to a daughter than I am to my son. And, from the beginning, I wanted him to know that he could talk to me about anything. That’s the way I felt about my mom, and I think it’s such a comfort to a child. Hoping everything goes smoothly with your delivery – can’t wait for pics of your baby son!
Thanks, Dianna! Love the relationship you have with Marshall 🙂 Talking to him about anything is very important to me.
Water works over here. Can’t wait to meet you, little man.
Aww!! He is excited to meet you as well 😀
Beautiful post! I’m so excited for you!
Thanks, Erin! It’s going to be an adventure, but one I *think* I am finally feeling ready for!
Annnddddd I’m crying at work…goodness gracious my dear, what a heartfelt, beautiful message to you baby boy. I too ponder and worry, more than anything, what kind of man my boy will become. All. The. Time. I have a feeling Baby Boy Weber is going to be amazingly caring, strong and courageous, just like his mom and dad. I want to meet this little guy as soon as visitors are allowed!
Psssh, YOU are allowed anytime! Seriously. Not like I’m going to be able to nap much or anything 😉 If you’re heading out this way, give me a call and drop on by!