My mom's side of the family for Christmas exchanges names for the adults. I was one of the last adults to go during the exchange. I had no idea who had me though it was down to 3 family members. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better person to be me...my papa. He gave me great gifts. He is such a thoughtful man. He got me 2 gifts cards, that is what I asked for since I wasn't sure what sizes to give nor if I'd be in maternity clothes. He got me foot lotion with super soft socks to put on afterwards, if you know my papa you know he hates smelly stuff so for him to get that was pretty surprising! :) He also picked out, with the help of my grams, a maternity coat. It is perfect! I'm already wearing it! I can still wear my other coats but there is something special about this coat. Lastly there was a gift I was instructed to open last. I had no idea what it was. I opened it and it was a baby's first set. It came with a monkey bank, a monkey container for the baby's first tooth and lock of hair. As I looked at it I began to cry. He also gave me money to put in the bank, such a sweetheart. I felt so much love from him at that moment and how proud he is of me. It was so overwhelming! He is beyond excited for this baby and really pulling for a redhead! He told me the pressure is on to have a redhead since my niece and nephew are looking more like blondes these days. I think this has been the best Christmas exchange I've had so far! I love the monkey set and may have just found my theme for the baby's bedding and room! :)
It has been hard for me to be excited up until now but so see the love he and my other family members have for this baby and myself is overwhelming. I'm learning it is ok to be excited and go out shopping for the baby. So I'm excited! I can't wait to find out what I'm having on Friday!! And I got to feel the baby move last night and this morning. Such an amazing feeling. Pretty cool I'm the only person who can feel it right now! Such a special bond is being created right now between the baby turnip and I! :) Super exciting!!
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