I've never doubted that Chris would be a great dad. But since being pregnant I am so confident that he is going to be the best dad and that our daughter is so lucky to have him as a father.
Chris has always been so good with our nieces and nephews and I really think he is probably the most fun adult to have around if you are a kid. Probably because he can switch to not acting like an adult in seconds. :)
Even if that means letting my niece "walk" him on a rope:
Or playing with my nephew in the pouring rain:
Chris was excited to become a dad when we started trying to have a baby, but I do know that all the waiting we had to do has made him even more excited and ready and I'm thankful for our struggle in the way I think that it's prepared Chris to be a dad.
I'm so thankful for Chris' excitement and tenderness throughout my pregnancy. I love when he gets teary eyed when he feels our baby kick or when we went and shopping for our baby the first time. Or that he wanted to go register for baby things and help put together things for our nursery.
I've written a handful of letters to our baby and thought it was time he did too.
Dear baby girl,
For many years your mom and I have been
asking the Lord to let us get pregnant. We prayed every night that
He would bless us with a child. Then, one day, our prayers got to
change. We prayed every night that our baby would be healthy and
safe through your mom's pregnancy. That baby is you!
I'm so excited to meet you in person
and hold your little baby hands. You have no idea what a blessing
and answer to prayer you are to our family. For a while, your mom
and I weren't sure if we would be able to have our own child, or if we
would have to adopt. Now I am sitting next to your mom, and I can
see you almost ready to come out!
Over the past couple months, one of my
favorite parts of each day is laying down for bed and putting my
hand on your mom's belly. Almost without fail, as soon as I put my
hand there and start talking, you start to move for me. I feel your
little body parts, and know that you are real and that I'm going to
hold you this summer.
I want you to know that we love you so
much already, and we are going to spend our lives protecting you and
teaching you about the Lord. We don't really know what we are doing,
but if my past tells me anything, it's that God looks out for His
children. We will do our best to raise you right, and even when we
screw up, don't forget that your mom and dad love you more than
anything in the world!
Love,
Your Dad!!! (funny to think that I'm a
dad)
31 comments:
Oh I am reading this with tears! This is beautiful. He will make a wonderful dad and can tell that he's an exceptional husband. What a lucky daughter!
awwwwwwww, beyond heart touching.
Okay girlfriend, you should have issued a kleenex warning! So sweet. And yes, he is going to make a terrific dad. My hubby just loves our girls to pieces (and they him...definitely daddy's girls and no complaints from me-I am one too!) Will continue to keep you all in prayer. Can't wait for baby girl to make her debut!! (on the 18th of course!)
Awe I just love you two. That little girl is one lucky lady!
SO, SO sweet!!! Gah! Thats such a beautiful letter. Happy days and many blessings to you!
You two are going to make such amazing parents. Lovely post!
xo Annie
newenglandromance.blogspot.com
My heart is melting...so excited for the 3 of you to meet soon!
This is so sweet. You will both be amazing parents to that lucky girl!
Yay of this! It's almost time!!!!
Soooo sweet!!! Just beautiful!! That little baby is one lucky girl! Love how he wants to hold her first ha!
This is just about the sweetest thing ever. You guys are so close!
Okay the picture of him on the rope. I'm dying laughing. Then, I read that sweet letter and it brought tears to my eyes. You will be the best parents. That baby girl is so blessed to have such amazing parents. :) Gorgeous pictures.
Soooooo sweeeet!!!
We're still in the praying for our miracle (and saving for IVF) stage, and this just made me bawl. You are so blessed - as I will be - to get to parent with a daddy who can love like that!
So sweet! Almost nothing sweeter in the world than a father's love for his child!
this is so sweet! I'm so excited for yall!! You will be amazing parents. That baby is so loved.
Oh my gosh, this is the sweetest! I can't help but wipe away a few tears.
You two are going to be the most amazing mommy and daddy!
Love this! He is such a good dad! Already!
This is SO sweet! Both of you are going to be such amazing parents! The photo of your niece and the rope cracked me up :)
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
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What a very sweet letter! You both will be such amazing parents!!
That is SUCH a sweet letter. You two are going to be amazing parents and I can't wait for you to meet your little girl. :)
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
You two ladies are lucky to have him!
This letter just melted my heart!
I'm so excited for both of you! Being a parent is the most rewarding (and disgusting and exhausting) thing I've ever ever done!
Oh my goodness...reading this whole post with nothing but joyful tears in my eyes. Cannot wait to see the first picture of Daddy and his little girl...a bond that is so precious :)
Aw, he's going to be an amazing father!
Carly
www.lipglossandcrayons.com
Mom's prerogative to hold the baby first!
Oh, this just brought tears to my eyes. You guys are going to be the best parents, and I'm just gushing with joy for you!
This is the sweetest thing! He really is going to be such an amazing dad! :-)
ohhh tears. all of the tears!! this is beautiful.
Darn it, now I'm crying!
this letter made me cry. So sweet and tender. You are lucky to have a guy who is so invested in his children. Congrats on the baby girl, I couldn't be more happy for you! :)
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