What a grand evening

My Dear, sweet Tavish,
It is August, and school has just started back for me. I don't know what to expect yet, because all we're doing right now is teacher training, but I'll find out in a few weeks when the kids return. Of this I am certain, it will be interesting.

We have just had your gender reveal party. Mommy and Daddy invited all their friends to share this great surprise with. A few of them knew already, because your Daddy was so excited he could hardly keep it to himself. I am quite pleased that it was a complete surprise for the rest of our friends though :). We had cupcakes with blue ASL "ILY"'s in them, and made hamburgers for dinner. Our friends brought the rest of the food. We had them guess which they thought you were. It was a lot of fun :D. At the end of the night, they all gathered around us and prayed for you. Dear Tavish, your mom and dad aren't the only ones who love you. They are all praying so hard for you baby boy. No one loves you more than us, but they come a close second.

We know what the doctors have said so far is scary, sweet boy, and I'm so glad you don't have to know what that's like; you're just happy as a clam inside of me, all safe and warm. I wish I could keep you safe and warm forever. Only time will tell how this plays out, but I'm so glad you're mine.

Love,
Mom