A Letter to Bennett

Dear Sweet Bennett,

Man oh man how you were such a wonderful surprise to your daddy and me. We were definitely ready for another sweet baby, but you came much quicker than we expected! Your daddy went fishing one Saturday and it was just me and JB hanging around the house some time in April. Once Janie Beth went down for a nap I decided I needed to take a pregnancy test, and right away it showed positive. It seemed like eternity for your daddy to come home so I could tell him. We were both so excited and shocked.

Fast forward to the end of May.... when we told our families! Everyone was TOTALLY shocked and excited! We announced it by Janie Beth wearing a "Big Sister" shirt. It didn't take them long to read it and realize what it said!

Janie Beth seemed so excited, but we were not sure if she truly understood what was happening. She told everyone she came in contact to that she was going to have a baby brother and would pat my belly if you asked her where he was! I loved seeing how excited she was and enjoyed helping me get things ready for you!

Your pregnancy was so different! Mainly because it FLEW by! I feel like once we announced we were pregnant I blinked and we were finding out what you were going to be. I was pretty confident you were a girl. Your dad's vote was a boy (which he successfully guessed both you and your sister correctly)! To say that I was shocked was an understatement!! I was happy, scared, excited, and all kind of other emotions about having a boy. I was so happy for your daddy because he wanted a little boy! And, I can't wait to experience the mommy/son relationship! Your future wife better be ready! HA!

 Our family and friends showered us with sweet boy things! Which we were very grateful for considering most of our things were pink. Who knew boy stuff could be cute and sweet?! We started getting the swing, bouncy seat, bath tub, etc down from the attic and organizing your cute room! Things were started to get real! We were about to have TWO kids. My dream of being a wife and mommy was about to be complete with a son!

As ready as I was to meet you I am cherishing your ninja skills in my tummy. You let your presence be known a lot and you will totally change the look of my belly when your moved. I am also trying to soak in these last moments with your sister because her life is about to change as well, only for the better! I promise to try and make you always feel special and loved. I promise to make special days just for you! You are loved so much already and I know you are going to be the perfect piece to our family!

Love, Mommy