The best gift

A year ago today, we found out that we were expecting a baby.  After years of trying, it was the best Christmas gift that we could have hoped for.

I had been getting tired early for about a week and had a suspicion that I was pregnant, but it wasn't unusual for me to think I was having pregnancy symptoms only to find out that I wasn't.  I had some early pregnancy tests on hand, and  I took the test in the morning after Himal was at work.  He wasn't aware of my suspicions or that I was taking a test.  After getting many negative results in the past, I was amazed as the + sign showed up almost immediately.

For a second, I considered going by Himal's work at lunch to tell him, but I decided to wait until he got home.  I went to work, and afterwards, I bought a father-to-be card and wrapped it up in a box as a Christmas gift.  I also took another pregnancy test just to double-check; it was still positive.  When Himal got home, I gave him the gift and told him that it was going to be the best present ever.  Once he opened it and read the card and processed what it meant, he agreed and was ecstatic.  I think we went out to eat at our favorite Mexican restaurant to celebrate.  The whole day was amazing and surreal.

This year, we are so blessed to have Parker, and he is by far the best gift ever.  He is such a sweet, adorable, fun, and precious baby boy!