So, we found out the gender of our bebe. We didn't know that we were going to have the ultrasound until the day of, so it happened fast and nobody really knew when we found out. It was kind of nice to have time to process learning this new fact about our little one. Not only are we having a baby, but we are having a son.
Growing up I always wanted to have a boy first. But then during this pregnancy, it just felt like it was a girl. And everyone else felt like it was a girl! Obviously none of us can know this but everyone seemed to agree. :) I envisioned a little girl full of giggles wearing bright colors. As she grew I would encourage and challenge her to be a thinker, a learner, and be a voice in the culture around her.
When we found out we were having a boy, we were a bit shocked. Since then, in thinking about having and raising a son, I feel extremely honored. And humbled. This tiny body inside of me will grow up to be a man. What? And that's where my thoughts have been lately... moving from the excitement over general baby cuteness to realizing the sobering responsibility of raising a human being - a son, a boy, a man. I feel so small.
To close out, here's a picture of baby (boy!) papaya. :)
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-K&M
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