Inch by Inch

"You know what is great about finding out that you are going to be a parent? It is that nature gives you nine months to prepare."

W.Z.

Little does our little papaya know, that while he is preparing for his big introduction to the world, his parents as apart of their preparation, are carefully checking off items on their "to do" list.

One item is cemented a top the proverbial list and I cannot say with any certainty that I have placed a check mark next to it everyday for the past 23 weeks. I have been so caught up in the prep, I looked toward my baby's mama yesterday and noticed that Pierce has really decided to make his presence visible. Seems like he has pushed himself out a whole inch or better.

That observation, I have decided is part of my preparation. A lesson, that as a parent I pay close attention to him despite what is on the daily agenda.

I know for most of us this common sense, I am not trying to claim a new poignant outlook on life. I guess my larger observation is that during these last few months, it seems like I've been equipped with a new set of scopes and my thoughts are traveling through a different filter.

There is no telling what garble I'll splatter all over this blog as we get closer to September 13Th. I'm sure most of the content will be inspired by Pierce Zachery and his beautiful mother and that won't be such a bad thing. If I could put a check-plus next to the box that reads "make sure you are inspired by your family" everyday, I'll be at peace.