Oh My...

Dear Elijah,
well, your dad and I went to Babies R Us today to register for baby stuff! After a long speech from the lady at the counter, we wondered into the world of babies. Let me tell you, it was a bit overwhelming to your dad and I. hahahaha. I think we spent the first half hour just trying to figure out where to start. I wish you could have heard some of your daddy's comments and questions. You should have also see your mommy trying to act like she had all the answers... Your daddy would say something like, "what's that for?" and I would reply, "oh, you know, that's like totally for... You know... That thing." We had notes that the lady was nice enough to give us, and lots of determination. We looked at bedding, baby gear, bathing stuff, strollers, and stuff... Your daddy was funny with the stroller. He kept on opening and closing it. He did it like 10 times! While I stood there saying, "so, are you happy with the way it folds up now, or do you need to do that one more time!!!" hahaha. We picked one out and your daddy was so excited. He was rolling it around the store trying to get a feel for it. He wanted to be sure that it was easy, practical, and safe. At the end of everything, we got to finally look at the fun stuff, which were the CLOTHES of course ;) Your daddy saw something on the clearance rack and HAD to buy it for you today. It was a very cute red and black plaid jacket. He couldn't stop holding it up and saying how cute you would look in it. We found so many awesome outfits, and cute hats and socks, and shoes! We were like kids in a candy store at this point. I don't know what it is about tiny clothes, but they are so fun to look at. They make us laugh :) Your daddy is a read the label on EVERYTHING kind of guy, and I'm a SCAN EVERYTHING because it has a cool picture on the box kind of girl. That made things interesting. I stood there with my mind already set on something, and 15 minutes after he was done examining, reading, testing, and comparing; I was able to scan. Haha... (INTERRUPTION) Your dad just walked through the door with like 8 packs of toilet paper. I sent him to the store for cereal, and he came back with that. Apparently they were only 25 cents a pack... ok, (BACK TO YOUR LETTER) At the end of our journey, we were standing in line to buy your jacket, and I grabbed your daddy and hugged him as tight as I could and said, "I'm so glad we have each other... I couldn't;t have ever done this alone." Then a kissed his face off. Eeeeeeeew, I know Eli, but I love him, and I couldn't help it. Haha... By the time we walked out of the store, four hours had gone by!!! We were so hungry and tired, so we went home to eat and rest. I seriously can't wait to give you your first bath in that awesome new baby bath we saw today, or kiss you goodnight in your little sleeper! Although we were overwhelmed at first, nothing could have given us a warmer feeling then being able to focus on you today :) Love you.... Daddy says, "I'm proud of you for all the moving you did today." He got to see you moving your mama's tummy all over the place! haha...