Dearest Claire,
You will be here in 3 months, wow, time is flying by!
As your mother is a history teacher, I think it is important to let you know that the year of your birth marks a historical occasion. The catholic church's pope is resigning from office, this has not happened in 500 years. So there, you are not even born yet, and already learning trivia.
Speaking of your mother, you are probably starting to hear her more and more. If you hear such phrases as "no, no, no, no" , "watch out, no", "they keep doing that", etc...that is simply your mother playing Mario Kart 7 on Nintendo 3DS. Believe it or not, we purchased 3DS with you in mind, it has a lot of fun interacting & coloring tools that you should love someday. Your cousins love it.
Daddy is continuing to go to the gym as much as possible. Primarily to stay healthy, but also because I want my energy levels to be up when you arrive. I expect to sleep less, so every energy increase helps.
We picked out your crib. All that is left is to order it and for daddy to build it for you. We're waiting for our tax return to order it and it is taking forever! You'll learn more about taxes after your first paycheck from your first job. I will be ready to hug you and agree at how cruel life is.
Tomorrow (valentines day) your mother and I are going to tour the hospital that you will be born at. Mommy will be creating memories of the beauty of the facilities, while daddy will be memorizing the driving route so I can deliver you and mommy to your accommodations on time.
Next we will look into which pre-delivery classes to take for mommies and daddies. The mommies classes focus on breathing and how to get through the delivery. The father's classes focus on enduring verbal assault & sailor like cursing from mommies, at least until after the baby is born.
We took pictures of your mommy's tummy finally. You will definitely be able to tell that you are in there. You are moving a lot more too, a 'dance party' as your mother says.
Talk to you soon baby girl.
Love, Daddy
P.S. Another of your father's favorite movies 'back to the future', has become the subject for this post. Which is actually fitting, considering history repeating itself in the catholic church, don't you think?
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
A Newer Hope
Dearest Claire,
You are due to enter our lives in 3.5 months and are growing by leaps and bounds. You are much more active, kicking mommy constantly, and you finally kicked daddy! Well, we're guessing you kicked me...I still think it was a high five for your father.
We have picked out most of your 'baby appliances' which we should soon be purchasing. Daddy doesn't mind the delay, because he can procrastinate building them that way. It seems fair don't you think? Mommy is building you, so I will build all the goodies for you.
Not much longer here and your father will be turning into a prince. Not because I used to be a frog and your mother kissed me, but rather because soon I will be helping put shoes on your mother, as your awesome existence will makes those tasks more challenging. Don't worry, you will be well versed in Disney movies.
So many friends and family members are blessing us with gifts for you. We will do our best not to spoil you (as parents) but no promises for the grand parents...who are waiting to pounce on you with love and presents. Beware the grandmothers who want to dress up their grand daughters.
Mommy says she hopes you have the Birt eyes (we have blue eyes). I hope if you do, that the rest of you looks like Mommy. Because let's be honest, your mother being a foxy lady is part of the reason you are arriving. I am sure you will agree about your mom's beauty.
What are your favorite colors? I guess it is a little too soon to ask you personally, so I will tell you. Based on your gifts so far, your favorite colors are 'pink', 'dallas cowboy/ cal bears blue' and 'gender neutral'. Gender neutral is very in right now & chic.
I got you a pink 'storm pooper' onesie for the trip home from the hospital (if mommy lets me). I have also recently concluded, that baby bowel movements are irrefutable proof of God's humorous side. So just in case you run into someone saying 'God is always angry'...you can always remind them that babies poop.
Well, daddy will probably conclude this letter for now. You are so very loved by both mommy & daddy. I will write to you again very soon.
Love always,
Daddy
P.S. As you will learn, Star Wars is one of your father's favorite movies. 'A New Hope' was the first entry in the series. And to ensure I don't infringe any copyrights, you Claire Bear are our 'newer hope' which is the reason for the blog title.
You are due to enter our lives in 3.5 months and are growing by leaps and bounds. You are much more active, kicking mommy constantly, and you finally kicked daddy! Well, we're guessing you kicked me...I still think it was a high five for your father.
We have picked out most of your 'baby appliances' which we should soon be purchasing. Daddy doesn't mind the delay, because he can procrastinate building them that way. It seems fair don't you think? Mommy is building you, so I will build all the goodies for you.
Not much longer here and your father will be turning into a prince. Not because I used to be a frog and your mother kissed me, but rather because soon I will be helping put shoes on your mother, as your awesome existence will makes those tasks more challenging. Don't worry, you will be well versed in Disney movies.
So many friends and family members are blessing us with gifts for you. We will do our best not to spoil you (as parents) but no promises for the grand parents...who are waiting to pounce on you with love and presents. Beware the grandmothers who want to dress up their grand daughters.
Mommy says she hopes you have the Birt eyes (we have blue eyes). I hope if you do, that the rest of you looks like Mommy. Because let's be honest, your mother being a foxy lady is part of the reason you are arriving. I am sure you will agree about your mom's beauty.
What are your favorite colors? I guess it is a little too soon to ask you personally, so I will tell you. Based on your gifts so far, your favorite colors are 'pink', 'dallas cowboy/ cal bears blue' and 'gender neutral'. Gender neutral is very in right now & chic.
I got you a pink 'storm pooper' onesie for the trip home from the hospital (if mommy lets me). I have also recently concluded, that baby bowel movements are irrefutable proof of God's humorous side. So just in case you run into someone saying 'God is always angry'...you can always remind them that babies poop.
Well, daddy will probably conclude this letter for now. You are so very loved by both mommy & daddy. I will write to you again very soon.
Love always,
Daddy
P.S. As you will learn, Star Wars is one of your father's favorite movies. 'A New Hope' was the first entry in the series. And to ensure I don't infringe any copyrights, you Claire Bear are our 'newer hope' which is the reason for the blog title.
Monday, January 14, 2013
There and back again
Dearest Claire,
Daddy loves you. I want these to be the first words you read, and when it is your father's turn to "return home" and be with the Lord, I pray they are your most remembered.
To my knowledge, this is the first letter ever written to you. You are aproximately 5 months old (daddy counts pre-birth time evidentally), healthy, and growing quickly. It seems like just a week ago we announced your coming birth to family. Everyone is so very excited, you are the first grand-daughter.
You should be born in about 4 months, May 18, 2013 is your due date. We found out your gender right after christmas in 2012, what wonderful christmas news that was!
Your name is 'Claire Margaret Birt'. Your first name 'Claire' is your mother's middle name, and it is also the name of one of your great-Aunts. Your middle name 'Margaret' is after your great-grandmother on your father's side. Specifically, she was Grandma Birt's mother, and a great and loving woman. 'Birt' of course is your father's last name, and you can look forward to many years of mispronunciation due to its unique spelling I am sure.
Your mother's mom (grandma Hutchins) will likely be known as "Nana" to you. This is what I called Grandma Margaret who you were named after, so it is nice that this special phrase for Grandma will live on.
You have a very loving extended family. Both sets of Grandparents are so excited to meet you! Lord willing, you may be able to meet some great grandparents as well. Daddy's Grandpa "Papa" (Grandma Birt's dad) and Darlene & Cal (Grandpa Birt's parents) are still with us and excited to meet you as well.
Your grandparents are Steven L. Birt Sr. & Kathy Birt and Kathy Hutchins (nana) & Jerry Hutchins.
You have 4 uncles & 2 aunts currently: Uncle Michael Birt, Jon Birt, Aiden Zohrabi & Jeff Hutchins. Aunts Jessica Birt Zohrabi & Kimberly Birt. Uncle Jeff & Aunt Kim are currently dating people, and I am sure you will meet their dates in the near future as well.
You also have two cousins currently, and a third on the way. Seth & Noah Zohrabi (and soon Grace Zohrabi) are the children of my oldest sister Jessica Birt Zohrabi & Aiden Zohrabi.
Daddy's cousin 'Valerie Guzman' is also having a baby (their 3rd) very near your due date. It will be their second son, and he is due about 2-weeks after you. This is actually pretty funny because your daddy is 2-weeks older than Valerie.
You have started kicking your mother. She pulls my arm out of socket when you do, pressing my hand against her tummy, in hopes of feeling you move. Unfortunately, right when mama moves, you stop moving, so Daddy has yet to feel you 'kick' but I am sure it will happen very soon.
We talk to you daily and call you by name. We hope when you come out you are very familiar with our voices and even your name is familiar. I am particularly excited to see the look of recognition on your face when you see 'that strange man with the funny voice' for the first time.
Soon your mother and I will be touring hospitals and probably taking lamausse classes. Your daddy will be hard at work building things for you soon, I believe next on the list is a crib.
Oh, by the way, I should mention that your father is a nerd. Your mother is also extremely intelligent, without posessing the nerdy qualities of your father. She is "hipper" than I. I wanted to give you fair warning in case you develop a taste for classical music, reading, computers, or video games.
You will soon hear many, many strange voices coming out of your father. I like to do voice impressions, and be all around silly, so hopefully I can entertain you for many years to come.
Your father is also the eldest of 5 siblings. I have helped take care of babies (both boy & girl) but it has been about 20 years so it is possible I am rusty. I have a feeling though, that after a few rounds of poopy diapers, I will get the hang of it again.
I think I will end here for now, I plan to write more the closer we get to your arrival. Your mother and I are both so very excited to meet you. We are so thankful that the Lord is allowing us to care for you in His perfect allotted timing.
Oh and regarding the blog title? It is one of your Daddy's favorite stories, The Hobbit. I plan to read this with you one day, as you grow in life and live your own adventure.
Love you always Claire Bear,
-Daddy
Daddy loves you. I want these to be the first words you read, and when it is your father's turn to "return home" and be with the Lord, I pray they are your most remembered.
To my knowledge, this is the first letter ever written to you. You are aproximately 5 months old (daddy counts pre-birth time evidentally), healthy, and growing quickly. It seems like just a week ago we announced your coming birth to family. Everyone is so very excited, you are the first grand-daughter.
You should be born in about 4 months, May 18, 2013 is your due date. We found out your gender right after christmas in 2012, what wonderful christmas news that was!
Your name is 'Claire Margaret Birt'. Your first name 'Claire' is your mother's middle name, and it is also the name of one of your great-Aunts. Your middle name 'Margaret' is after your great-grandmother on your father's side. Specifically, she was Grandma Birt's mother, and a great and loving woman. 'Birt' of course is your father's last name, and you can look forward to many years of mispronunciation due to its unique spelling I am sure.
Your mother's mom (grandma Hutchins) will likely be known as "Nana" to you. This is what I called Grandma Margaret who you were named after, so it is nice that this special phrase for Grandma will live on.
You have a very loving extended family. Both sets of Grandparents are so excited to meet you! Lord willing, you may be able to meet some great grandparents as well. Daddy's Grandpa "Papa" (Grandma Birt's dad) and Darlene & Cal (Grandpa Birt's parents) are still with us and excited to meet you as well.
Your grandparents are Steven L. Birt Sr. & Kathy Birt and Kathy Hutchins (nana) & Jerry Hutchins.
You have 4 uncles & 2 aunts currently: Uncle Michael Birt, Jon Birt, Aiden Zohrabi & Jeff Hutchins. Aunts Jessica Birt Zohrabi & Kimberly Birt. Uncle Jeff & Aunt Kim are currently dating people, and I am sure you will meet their dates in the near future as well.
You also have two cousins currently, and a third on the way. Seth & Noah Zohrabi (and soon Grace Zohrabi) are the children of my oldest sister Jessica Birt Zohrabi & Aiden Zohrabi.
Daddy's cousin 'Valerie Guzman' is also having a baby (their 3rd) very near your due date. It will be their second son, and he is due about 2-weeks after you. This is actually pretty funny because your daddy is 2-weeks older than Valerie.
You have started kicking your mother. She pulls my arm out of socket when you do, pressing my hand against her tummy, in hopes of feeling you move. Unfortunately, right when mama moves, you stop moving, so Daddy has yet to feel you 'kick' but I am sure it will happen very soon.
We talk to you daily and call you by name. We hope when you come out you are very familiar with our voices and even your name is familiar. I am particularly excited to see the look of recognition on your face when you see 'that strange man with the funny voice' for the first time.
Soon your mother and I will be touring hospitals and probably taking lamausse classes. Your daddy will be hard at work building things for you soon, I believe next on the list is a crib.
Oh, by the way, I should mention that your father is a nerd. Your mother is also extremely intelligent, without posessing the nerdy qualities of your father. She is "hipper" than I. I wanted to give you fair warning in case you develop a taste for classical music, reading, computers, or video games.
You will soon hear many, many strange voices coming out of your father. I like to do voice impressions, and be all around silly, so hopefully I can entertain you for many years to come.
Your father is also the eldest of 5 siblings. I have helped take care of babies (both boy & girl) but it has been about 20 years so it is possible I am rusty. I have a feeling though, that after a few rounds of poopy diapers, I will get the hang of it again.
I think I will end here for now, I plan to write more the closer we get to your arrival. Your mother and I are both so very excited to meet you. We are so thankful that the Lord is allowing us to care for you in His perfect allotted timing.
Oh and regarding the blog title? It is one of your Daddy's favorite stories, The Hobbit. I plan to read this with you one day, as you grow in life and live your own adventure.
Love you always Claire Bear,
-Daddy
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