So this is officially my second post on the blog, which some would say is a shamefully low number. And really, I guess it is. It's not that I don't care about it; it has become a wonderful record of our first pregnancy and potentially a very neat piece of history we can one day share with our son. Rather I think that I occasionally think to myself that my better half is more suited to these things and I'll leave it to her to document our journey. I take it for granted that she'll do it. I take her for granted that she'll do it.
It sounds terrible but I suppose it's all too easy in any relationship to not fully appreciate what your partner does for you. And when pregnancy comes along and most of the focus shifts to that member who is to come, then perhaps (sadly) it becomes that much easier to lose sight of those things. So, 28 weeks in and entering month number 7, I'd like to take an opportunity to let our readers know, and let our future son to know, why his mom is awesome.
First, my wife is incredibly empathetic. It is one of the qualities which I admire most about her. It manifests itself in ways that make me laugh - like tearing up when watching people on reality shows talk of struggles they have - and ways that make me smile - like never passing someone who is collecting for something without trying to find some change for that person. When I find myself not getting why someone feels the way they do, she understands it intellectually and emotionally. And it's those emotions which will serve her well as we raise our son.
She's very loving. Now calm down.. this is a PG blog here! I mean that she's incredibly warm and caring. Now that doesn't mean that 28 weeks of pregnancy have been rainbows and unicorns for her. That much change to anyone's body is bound to cause a few moments (and truth be told, I've probably caused a few of those moments myself!), but I know how much she loves me and how much she already loves our son. I see it as she talks to him at night and I see it as she arranges his room in the day. Babe, I love you very much and I can't wait for you to get the opportunity to finally hold our baby boy. If the measure of a person is how he or she cares for and about others, then she indeed a great person and I believe will be a great mom.
And then there's all the motherly stuff she already does that doesn't get the attention it deserves. Those that know me probably would have to admit (if forced at gunpoint) that I can occasionally be a little bit lazy around the house. I do my part, and when it strikes me I can be a whirling dervish of cleaning and cooking, but the constant force for keeping the three of us going around the house is most certainly her. So for all the times that she is cooking supper while I'm not paying attention, let me say thank you and thank you on your son's behalf too!
So if there is someone in your life who, when you stop to think about it, you are truly blessed to have, let them know it. I know it, and I wouldn't have anyone else. Our son is already a very lucky boy and I hope that he grows up to appreciate everything about his mom that I do and more.
- devoted husband S
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