Dearest Claire,
It has been almost a month since Daddy has last written you. Truth be told, your mother and I have very much been 'going through the motions' of work, exercise & leisure time, so not much new has transpired.
You'll be excited to know, that I finished building your Pack 'n' Play last week. I made sure it was sturdy & comfy because you'll be spending a lot of time in it very soon. I cannot wait till you poop all over it in clear thanksgiving for your daddy's labors.
You should see how beautiful your mother is. It is very true that when women are pregnant their skin glows and their beauty surpasses the finest of gemstones. We will take pictures again soon as we draw nearer to your birth.
The bigger you get the more you are responding to our voices. When I talk to you in the evenings after I get home from work, you get very hyper and we believe it is because you are starting to recognize our voices. It is very fun to talk to you and watch your mother's face light up as you respond with flutters of kicks and energy. It is quite possible that you already recognize your daddy.
We have also come to realize that you do not like it when your mother's stomach growls. If she has 'hunger pains', you kick in protest. "Go get food now mommy!" is the dialogue we have assumed you are taking during these times. Not even out of the womb, and already giving orders.
Mommy talks a lot during the day doesn't she? It is because she is a teacher. I am positive you like to hear her voice, I am sure it is comforting all throughout the day.
Every time we finish building something for you, or adding something to your room, your Papa (Grandpa Hutchins) asks: "What's this? Where's the baby?". This makes your daddy chuckle, as it is clear your belongings are 'simply stuff' and Papa wants to hold you.
Your Nana (Grandma Hutchins) & your mother are addicts. I am told it is called "nesting". They cannot walk past a store if there are baby shoes or clothes visible from the outside. I have decided to allow them to shop & dress you...your father is not very interested in clothes. I buy the clearance clothes at Target even when they are not in style. If you are to dress 'well', it will be up to the women in the family to accomplish this feat.
It is almost time to order your crib. Your daddy will be painting your room soon. I haven't painted for a number of years, but its like riding a bicycle and I will have it down in no time. We may have to re-paint when you get older if you find yourself attracted to a particular color. If so, guess what you will be learning how to do :) ?
You will also be taught how to cook. Not because you are a woman, but because as Grandma Birt told your father when he learned the basics: "so you don't starve". This is good advice for both genders. If you have a brother someday, he will be taught how to cook too.
Well baby girl, that's all I can really think of for now. Your mother & father love you and you will see us for the first time in about 2 months. We are so very excited. Hugs & Kisses.
Love, Daddy
P.S. Your dad is a big fan of the Indiana Jones series of movies. Now that your mother has entered her final trimester, we journey on the last crusade prior to your birth.
