Hot Mama

I must say, I've always looked forward to the day that Melissa got pregnant. It's been just over five years now since we got hitched, and it's been a great five years. We weren't ready for kids right away, I actually couldn't imagine having a 4-year old right now—that would be insane. I feel like we've waited the perfect amount of time.

I don't think you could ever be ready to have a kid, but what do I know, we haven't even had ours yet? I realize that I have no idea the swath of destruction that this little hurricane will inflict upon our lives. Yet, inside m'head and heart, I feel I am ready.

That being said, one of the things I've always said I can't wait for is to see Melissa pregnant. And more importantly, see other people's reactions when they see her belly. In case you haven't noticed, Mel has kind of a young look. Even long before she got knocked up, people would give us interesting glances, probably thinking in their heads that I am some perverted 35 year old with a 16 year old wife. This becomes especially true when I have my mustache.

As a nanny, it seemed that everyday she would mention to me that someone (usually an elderly lady) had come up to her and said, "there's no way that's your little girl, you're not old enough." Mel would reply, "well, she is not my baby, but I certainly could have a kid, I am 27!)" They were always shocked to hear this. I love how people just assume things, without paying attention to what they are saying or doing. Personally, I don't think Mel looks that young (not that she looks old, don't get mad at me honey!), but I think she looks her age. She just happens to be a little shorter than most people, so everyone assumes she's young.

I always had the feeling that she would be the type of pregnant girl who only showed in her belly, and pretty much no where else. This came to be true, as seen here: front.jpg, back.JPG, versus here: side.jpg, side2.jpg. I've been anticipating these nine months for over four years. And now that it's here (and almost gone), it didn't disappoint. It's great! I love going to the mall, or Costco, or anywhere really, and just walking around. You should see the looks that people give her. Her belly is so big compared to the rest of her body, I don't think people quite know to react. And they don't just give looks, they make comments, sometimes to themselves, and sometimes out loud, as if she's not even there. I want to conduct an experiment where we go to the mall and I just film people looking at her. If we get around to it, I'll post it for all to enjoy.

I have really loved having a pregnant lil wifey. She is the cutest, hottest, most adorable pregnant lady in the history of everything. I am convinced of this. However, I will miss her belly a great deal when it's gone (although I will enjoy having the little babe that comes from that basketball under her shirt, and I know that she is excited to have her old flat tummy back).

Here are a couple recent pics of the hot little mama:

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The big day is coming soon, we'll keep you all posted.