Belly Rubs

This weekend was filled with seeing some of our closest friends.  By now, all of our friends and family have heard the good news of our pregnancy, but we have yet to actually see a lot of these people in person.  So, on Saturday we began our journey to Bowling Green to visit our dear friends Charles and Rondell.  We told them the news several weeks ago, but this was the first time to see them since the announcement.  As soon as we met, both boys hugged us and rubbed my belly.  Now, I was warned about how people completely disregard personal space when it comes to a pregnant belly and I had my first experience with this over the weekend.  I may get tired of it by month nine, but I must say that I felt on top of the world and was proud to show off my little baby bump. It truly reminded me of rubbing a "Jeannie Bottle" with Lil' Shaffa having the power to grant wishes. By the way, the Boogas (Charles and Rondell) are already scheming on how they are going to spoil Lil' Shaffa.

We spent our evening in Louisville with our friends Shannon and Charles.  They just moved into a new house, so it was great to see their new space and visit with them and their wonderful little girl, Renee.  Charles and Shannon told Renee that I had a baby in my belly so she immediately came up to me and started poking me in the belly.  It was so cute and refreshing to see how a child reacts to pregnancy.  We had a great visit, went out for pizza and took a walk around the Highlands after dinner with the three of them.  It made for a late night return to Nashville, but was well worth it.  We can't wait to see them again. 

This morning I met my friend Weslea and her little girl Lyla Q., Weslea's sister, mom, aunt and cousin for breakfast at Monell's.  Let me just say that Monell's is the perfect place for a wonderful pregnancy country breakfast.  I was in heaven surrounded by great food and great company.  When I arrived, everyone congratulated me and Weslea of course, rubbed my belly.  I think she's even been known to rub my belly in the past, but only after I had eaten too much, so this time was much more special.

Lil' Shaffa, you are already so loved by so many people.  All of our great friends are so excited to meet you.  It is definitely going to be hard to wait six more months for you. I'm soaking this up because it has to be one of the best feelings I've ever felt.

I'm so thankful that Mike and I have such wonderfully supportive friends. We truly feel the love. Thank you!