Dear Baby

Dear Baby,

I've been thinking a lot about you over the last year but even more so the last few days. Your mom has been doing an incredible job of taking care of you inside her and making sure that only love surrounds you both. She is really happy and just looks so natural watching you move around in her tummy every day. We've taken a lot of pictures to show you when you've grown up, we even have footage of you performing ninja moves in the belly - you are very active! So that must mean you love basketball like your dad!?!!

On my way to work this morning I was thinking of writing this letter to you today. You see, I love to write and have been writing for years but lately I haven't been doing much writing. There have been many changes as you can imagine leading up to your impending birth in just a few weeks. Every time I thought about writing a new Observation I ended up just keeping it to myself. I guess most of my thoughts are about our new family and the time we are going to spend with you, thoughts that just made more sense in my head and in my heart then sharing with the rest of the world I guess. In the past I've written about things that I'm very passionate about like world politics, the environment and the arts - especially music - but I'm sure you already know that from our headphone sessions together.

Politics and the environment are always sensitive topics and since 9/11 I haven't always been the most popular person with some of my Observations. The funny thing is that right now the truth is coming out all around us. Slowly, more and more people are talking, debating, sharing their thoughts and feelings on failing US foreign policy and on how each individual can begin making changes in their own lives to help the environment. Your mom and I have faith in the spirit of humanity to do their best, to ultimately live a loving and purposeful life. But enough of the realities already -

I can't wait to hold you in my arms. I can't wait to see you in your mothers arms. I can't wait to hear you laugh and watch you smile. I can't wait until it is you giving us hugs and kisses. I can't wait until you take your first steps, throw your first ball, ski your first hill......I just can't wait! Get your little butt out here already.

We hope you have a safe journey and when you're ready I'll be right here to catch you and put you in your mothers arms. Peace little sunshine, peace.