Well Peyton...this is it.  The final countdown.  I decided not to read what Mom wrote before I typed this because I did not want to get an ideas from her.  So forgive me if this is a little repetitive.

As I type this your mom is laying upstairs with Kodi in bed while I just finished getting all of the cameras, phones and other electronics charged and ready to go.  I was very worried about Mom not being able to sleep tonight, however I poked my head in about 10 min. ago and she seemed to be asleep with her glasses and TV still on.  I did not want to risk waking her so I just closed the door and left everything as it was.

I know she is scared for tomorrow (later today).  She is about to have major surgery which scares her.  On top of that, she and I are both scared and excited to finally become parents.  We know we will do our best to be as good to you as our parents have been to us through the years and it is the unknown that actually makes me very happy inside.  We will be learning with you on this one, so I hope that you help us out while we try to help you to grow and learn in this crazy world.

I have not been too nervous throughout the pregnancy.  I am not even nervous right now.  I truly hope that it stays that way.  As long as you are healthy when you arrive tomorrow morning I think that I will be just fine.  I pray that you enter this world without any unnecessary burdens.  Your Mom has been AMAZING for the last 9 months and, no matter what, she did everything in her power to make your time inside of her as pleasant as possible.

I can't wait to see you for the first time.  I can't wait to see Mommy hold you for the first time.  I can't wait to introduce you to your family.  I can't wait to be there for you throughout your life.

It all begins in a few short hours.  I hope you are ready because you have two parents that love you so very, very much already.

See you soon little one.  See you soon.

Love,
Dad.