Lately, I've been feeling a bit sluggish here—posting less frequently and finding myself in bed earlier than usual. But there’s a deeper reason behind the delay, and it’s one filled with joy and anticipation. You see, I have a special reason to celebrate Father’s Day this year... for someone who isn’t quite ready to express it yet. They can’t quite keep up with everyone else to shower their amazing dad with hugs and kisses, so today, I’m doing it for them.
And we couldn’t be more thrilled.
In the fleeting moments I’ve had this week, there were some feelings of fear creeping in—fear from the past and hesitation lingering in the air. But those negative thoughts have faded away, replaced by pure happiness and immense joy. When I was younger, I used to hoard sweets like chocolates, Sweet Tarts, and Jolly Ranchers. I’d squirrel them away in a secret stash and ration them out to myself whenever I craved something sweet. It was such a comforting feeling to know that I had more waiting for me whenever I wanted. Sometimes, just knowing they were there made me hold off on indulging immediately—it was almost as satisfying to look forward to those little treats as it was to actually eat them.
Part of me still wants to take my time, to ensure everything stays sweet and beautiful ahead. But I also realize that life is too short to live in fear. These precious weeks of bonding with this new, miraculous life inside me are fleeting. The thought of sharing this experience with others fills me with excitement and gratitude.
I’m savoring the last pieces of my “candy,†relishing every single moment of this pregnancy. I’m even looking forward to the exhaustion that’s sure to come—it’s a sign of something incredible. At eight weeks, I can already see a bump, something I didn’t notice until much later during my first pregnancy. It’s surreal to imagine the little kicks and movements that will soon keep me awake at night, and I can’t wait to hear the soft cries of a newborn filling our home. The thought of having a bassinet beside my bed, holding a tiny bundle of love, is simply magical.
Time seems to stand still in the glow of your smile. You weren’t here before, but now you’re here, and that makes all the difference.
I’ve been dreaming of you for so long, and I still can’t fully grasp how sweet and beautiful it all is. Plumb’s lyrics from "My Sweet, My Lovely" perfectly capture this feeling:
"I dreamed of you
But I never knew...how sweet and lovely."
Indeed, these are the sweetest, loveliest moments of my life.
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