I Think You're Coming Today or Tomorrow

Your mom's contractions are getting stronger and closer together. She had one contaction at 9:48 PM that lasted about a minute, then she had another one at 9:56 PM that lasted about a minute, and it was a little stronger. Also, about ten minutes ago you had the hiccups. I think hiccups are neat, and quite evolutionary. Let me tell you why I think this... we adults have hiccups, but there really is no purpose. It's not like a sneeze, that rids the nasal cavity of something that is irritating it, or of something that is foreign. A hiccup, for us, is a waste of energy... However, for an unborn baby, hiccups are wonderful things! What better way to practice breathing or exercise the diaphram in an all-liquid environment!? So whenever you have the hiccups (and it has been several times over the last nine months), you are practicing breathing! That is very exciting.

Also, I cut the grass today. Not only did it need it, I wanted the house to look good for your arrival. Whenever I know my dad is coming over, I always try to make sure that the house and garden is in order. It's a weird father-son pride thing. I want my dad to be proud of me. Not that you'll remember (even if you had your Aunt Gina's memory), but I don't want you to be dissappointed in the landscaping when we introduce you to your new quarters. I kinda want you to be proud of me.

Darn. Your mom's contractions slowed down again. Do you have any plans on coming out any time soon? If you're not out by Saturday night, I'm coming in to get you. :)