Objects and Stuff

Dear Ziggy (or Zoey!),

We’re going to find out if you are a Ziggy or a Zoey soon so I am trying to incorporate “she” and “Zoey” into the sentences when I talk about you. Zoey means ‘life’. I really like that.

I want to talk to you about stuff today. Actual stuff. You’re going to end up with a lot of it in your life. This book is the first thing I ever purchased for you. I’ve been pretty hesitant to buy you very much because it took me a long time to believe that you were actually real and it took me even longer to believe I’d get to bring you home someday. When we find out what you’re sporting between those long legs of yours in 2 weeks then I’ll be able to buy you even more stuff! Don’t worry, it won’t be a purple and pink explosion if you are a girl. And it won’t be a blue and red explosion if you are a boy. Mama wouldn’t do that to you.

Today was pretty exciting because someone else sent you stuff! Imagine! Someone else believes that you are going to be a reality! This is encouraging to me.

I’ve been scattering objects around the house that remind me of you, or that are specifically for you, in order to prepare for your arrival. I am finding myself wishing that everything was already here and set up for you but it’s a little too early for that. But I did start your registry this week. Now that was an amazing feeling.

Soon, our apartment will be taken over with your stuff. I look forward to this time. You are already going to own my heart. I might as well give you my entire home too.

Love,
Mama