The Honest Soccer Kicker!

Katie and I were lying in bed while reading Pinky a bed time lullaby before lights out. After the reading, I decided to talk to Pinky about playing "soccer" with mommy's organs. Here is how the scene played out:

Daddy Stuckey: "Don't kick mommy's bladder okay? Kick if you hear me??"
Pinky: (no kick)

Daddy Stuckey: "Honey, kick to let me know that you won't kick mommy's bladder??"
Pinky: (no kick)

Daddy Stuckey: "Well kick if you know you're going to kick mommy's bladder again??"
Pinky: (KICK)

Katie's mouth drops and has the "I can't believe she kicked to such a thing" look. I smile at Katie and then turn my head to look at the honest soccer kicker!

Can You Hear Us?

Things are going well for us and the baby. We are busy deciding on baby room colors, baby room designs, daycares, car seats, baby furniture and of course her name. These things are very exciting to talk about, but has also been a little overwhelming and stressful. We want everything to be perfect for her when she arrives with all of her hundreds of fans! :) We also noticed that our little one can hear now! She was kicking Katie this morning as the choir and congregation were singing praises to God (she better get use to that). Katie has also started playing Christian music for Pinky to hear; she kicks then too :). Now we will start reading stories to her and of course talk to her more so she can get use to our voices.

An Important First Father's Day Gift: A Message from my Daughter

Earlier this week after coming home from a long day of work, Katie presented me with a present from little Pinky for the upcoming Father's Day. It was a laminated sheet of paper with little girl feet around a poem titled, "Walk a little Slower Daddy". I must have read this poem four times in a span of 5 minutes. I read it slow....I took it in....I internalized it...I loved it.....in the end, I got the message. I heard it loud and clearly. Here's what it says:

Walk A little Slower Daddy

"Walk a little slower Daddy,"
said a child so small.
I'm following in your footsteps
And I don't want to fall.

Sometimes your steps are very fast,
Sometimes they're hard to see;
So walk a little slower, Daddy,
For you are leading me.

Someday when I'm all grown up,
You're what I want to be;
Then I will have a little child who'll
Want to follow me.

And I would want to lead just right
And know that I was true;
So, walk a little slower, Daddy,
For I must follow you.


Happy Father's Day!!
Love,
Pinky

Daddy's Little Girl

(A letter to my daughter)

Hi honey. Mom and I are so excited that you are on your way to bless our lives forever. I'm looking forward to making so many memories with you. Daddy can't wait to hold you in my arms and look you in the eyes for the first time, tickle you to see you smile, nourish you to make you comfortable, and learn how to change your dirty diapers! I'm already looking forward to teaching you how to walk, teaching you how to ride a bike, and teaching you about our Creator. In the meantime, keep developing...keep growing, mommy and I will be here to welcome you in this world in 149 more days. Just remember when you are old enough to read this note, that you were already daddy's little girl; even in the womb. I love you.

Daddy

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