Random Name Thoughts

 Good afternoon, little one,

I'm off today and was planning on re-organizing the guestroom / craft space. I started to not feel all that great so, I'm trying to relax a bit. I tried eating some mashed potatoes, but even those made me queasy. It got me on my sidetrack thoughts of how I'd feel if you were actually more than a thought. Will I have morning sickness? Oh, my gosh! Will I not be able to eat mashed potatoes for nine months because you won't like them? That would be awful. I can't see you not liking mashed potatoes.

It also got me thinking about names. I think I've settled on Isabella Lusk. Somehow we'll incorporate Lea or something to do with your grandma. Your papa loves the name Isabella and hearing him talk about Queen Isabella is absolutely enthralling. He gets so excited and his face lights up. That's how I think he'll be with you. I think his bright blue eyes will light up and his smile will be on all the time. I don't think he knows how good a man he is and how much I want him to be your papa.

We haven't settled on any names yet- boy or girl. These are just my thoughts. Maybe I'll make a list and send it to you. We've already ruled out Ralph, Henry, and a few others.

I'm going to go enjoy the storm that's slowly creeping up on us. Spartacus, Leia, and Benjen are watching the clouds rolling in.

I love you, little one, whoever you are.

Love,

Momma

Vacation Update

 Hello, little one,

We're on our second to last day here in Springfield and it's been the best trip I've ever had. I got to meet your great-grandparents, Roger and Alice Marie Tobias. They were so funny and sweet. Grandma Alice cupped my face and told me how pretty I am and that she hopes to see me again. Grandpa Roger was a cut-up, so funny and sarcastic. Everything he said reminded me of your papa. I even told your papa on the way back to the hotel room that he's literally his grandparents in one person.

Last night, I got to meet your grandma, Angel Lusk and your uncles, Ryan and Kyle. Your grandma cried and your papa cried. I nearly cried as they clung to each other in the parking lot of the restaurant. All the three of the boys are varying degrees of Steve Lusk though. Your Uncle Ryan is the most like your grandpa. It felt like I was sitting at a table with your grandpa while he told stories. Your Uncle Kyle was quiet and to himself most of the time, but when he did pop into the conversation, he had the same way of telling stories as your papa. 

Today, we're going to the Columbus Zoo. I'm so excited. Just a heads up (retroactively), I'll be taking to every zoo I possibly can. Some of my favorite memories of my parents were us going to the zoo.

We should be meeting up with the whole family again. I'll be sure to get better pictures then. I trusted your papa to get a good selfie of him and his mom. I hope to have many pictures to send you afterward.

I Love You,

Momma