Sixteen Weeks

Well Violetta, it appears this week, that you are still the size of an avocado, or a lemon, or a rubber ducky. Hmmm. All of the comparisons thus far have been to food. It is strange to think of you as a little yellow duck! I'm also not sure I can picture an avocado and a lemon being the same size, but it's all just an estimate, right my sweet baby?

I'm told that this week is the earliest that I might be able to start feeling your movements. I have a feeling it will be awhile yet, but I am very much looking forward to that landmark. It will be nice and reassuring when I get to the point of feeling you with me every day. I'm also told that you should be able to hear me now, and if I sing the same song to you over and over, you might recognize it when you get here. Daddy has decided he wants to start singing Irish Pub songs to you! He loves a good pub.

This weekend, you had your second trip to Washington, DC to attend your first wedding. We had a great time catching up with my best friends from high school and seeing a few of the local sites, like the Capitol, the White House and the Washington Monument. Our flights were a little rough though, and we both got queasy. Daddy because he hates to fly because he gets motion sickness, and me because you are throwing of the equilibrium in my stomach a bit! Someday, when you are bigger, we'll head back there and take you to some of the fun museums. Maybe we'll drive!

While we wandered around town, we had a lot of fun checking out all the strollers, trying to decide which one we like best for you. We also had some great discussions about names for you. We'll find out in only a few short weeks whether we need the boys list or the girls. Choosing a name is a very difficult thing. We have a very Italian last name, so the names that go best tend to be Italian. However, we're not that Italian. It's a fine balance. Also, because I have the most popular name of an entire decade, I am well aware of what it feels like to always have to be referred to by first and last name. We're aiming for something a little more original for you, but hopefully not so unusual that people think we're all strange. In any case, it is a very fun conversation to have. And we'll be keeping out decision a secret from everyone until you finally arrive.