Man, I’m really running out of blog topics here. It’s not that I don’t have anything to say, but nothing is bubbling up to my brain.

We had another sanity check ultrasound yesterday. Yes, another! Much like Nina eluded to, when the 2 week mark between ultrasounds rolls around, we start freaking out. If someone invented a monitor you could strap to your stomach that displays our active boy, I’d buy that in a second. Luckily for us, our NP is awesome. This last ultrasound was very cool. We could make out toes and fingers, joints and perfectly formed feet. Our NP was very patient and spent a quite some time trying to confirm our little ones gender. Our little guy is a stubborn one (he gets that from his mother) and kept his legs crossed until Shelby poked at him though her tummy. With his legs crossed, we got a perfect shot of his feet and toes, so cute! I’m still awed at seeing how much movement is on the screen, and that it actually LOOKS like a baby now. A tiny, perfectly formed baby. (oh, and we got a really good money shot, no doubt that it’s a boy now)

As I’m driving into work today, I am reflecting on all the things I look forward to introducing our little boy to. I figured, I’d one up my A to Z post, and challenge myself to do the same, but for the future. I present, the A to Z’s of what I’m looking forward to sharing/experiencing with our active little boy.

• Airplanes. Every boy loves airplanes right? I can’t wait for the first time we take him to the airport. I envision his face plastered to the window over looking the terminal as he is in awe over the flying metal tubes. Maybe as he gets older, we’ll build a remote control airplane and fly (crash) it together.
• Beer. Sharing that first beer, once the kid is (close) of age. Pulling out those frosty mugs, pouring a brew, clinking glasses, and sipping that first beer will be a sight to behold.
• Camping. Shelby and I love to go camping and roast marshmallows. I cannot wait to do that with our kid. I remember the excitement of finding that perfect marshmallow stick, carving the tip with a pocket knife, and sliding that first marshmallow onto it. Seeing our kids first marshmallow sugar high is going to be awesome.
• Diapers. Once Shelby announced her pregnancy to a few friends at work, she was given newborn diapers as a gift/joke. We opened them up, and I was amazed at how small they are. I asked “is the baby really going to be this small?” I knew the answer, but was still amazed. I cannot wait to do that first diaper change. (Now the 1000th may be another story)
• Excitement. Seeing the world though a child’s eyes. Everything is new, challenging, and exciting. I cannot wait to see the world though his eyes.
• Fingers. The first time those little fingers grasp my hand…
• Grandparents. Seeing the hope, excitement, and happiness in my parents eyes as they await to be titled “Grandparents” brings me so much joy. I can’t wait to give them this opportunity.
• Happiness. Above all, seeing our child happy is most important; Smiles, laughter, and love.
• Invitations. Shelby and I were joking the other day that our child’s first birthday party is really for us, not him. But man, I can’t wait to send out those invitations, seeing our boy destroy his first birthday cake. I’m looking forward to all the invitations that we’ll be sending out. Birthdays, graduations, everything.
• Jack-o-lantern. I can’t wait to take you trick or treating, carve a pumpkin, and indulging in Halloween candy. It will bring a smile to my face when I hear you say “tweak or tweet” in that sweet, little boy voice.
• Kicking. Feeling you kick for the first time… Amazing
• Love. You will experience love, in many different forms. The love of your parents, love from your grandparents, that first high school crush. Above all, you will find the one true love of your life, and we’ll love her (him?!) too!
• Merry-go-rounds. One day, when you’re older, I’ll take you to Santa Cruz. They have an awesome merry-go-round where you throw rings into a clown’s mouth. I can’t wait to experience that with you.
• Onsies. From buying the first set of Onsies, to changing you. You’re going to be so cute in these.
• Parks. We’ll go to many different parks. State parks, local parks, the park where your Mom and I first kissed. We’ll play on the swing sets and I’ll push you on the swings. I can almost smell the freshly cut grass, and hear your squeals of joy.
• Quiet times. There will be days, where our house is still and everything is at peace. You’ll be sleeping soundly in your crib and my eyes will be locked on your peaceful face. During these times, I look forward to thanking the universe for giving us the gift of our child.
• Reading. It’s bedtime, we’ll snuggle up together as I read you a bed time story, funny voices and all.
• Star Wars. Oh man, we’re going to watch Star Wars together. Seeing lightsabers, space ships, Luke and Leia though your eyes will be a treat.
• Time Outs. There will be some days where you’re going to get a “time out.” You’ll be testing your boundaries, testing Shelby, testing myself. You’re going to teach me so much about being a father during this time, and you’re going to get in trouble. It’s all for a good reason.
• Unforgettable. Every single milestone will be unforgettable. Those first steps, the first word (mine was, fittingly, “more”), getting your drivers license, going to prom, getting married.
• Voice. What will you believe in? What will you sound like? What will we talk about? I look forward to it all.
• Why. You’ll be so curious and relentlessly ask me questions. Why is the sky blue? Your brain will be growing so fast, and I’ll do my best to nourish it.
• Xylophone. I’m so going to buy you one of those xylophone toys. Bang away little guy.
• Yosemite. Your mother and I will take you to Yosemite. We’ll go fishing, hiking up Half Dome, see the waterfalls. Your mother has never been, it will be a new experience for both of you.
• Zoo. Will you love animals as much as we do? We’ll spend countless hours looking at elephants, tigers, bears, and butterflies. You’ll climb onto my shoulders and point at the elephant pooing in front of everyone. I can’t wait!