The one about "Nuggie"

March 1, 2011

My older sister (16 months older than me) is 20 weeks pregnant right now.  On Friday, we will find out if the baby is a boy or a girl!  I am so excited to find out, and make my new niece or nephew a quilt!  She’s been trying to pick the names before she finds out so we can call the baby by name as soon as we know the gender.  However, she and her husband can’t seem to agree on the name.  I’m hoping the baby is a girl, partially because they do have a girl name picked out, but also because of the way girls seem to stay closer to their families when they grow up.  For now, I’d like to borrow her baby as mine.  Although my husband and I plan to have kids of our own, it’s just not the right time for us right now.  So, I will write to that baby in my sister’s belly, the one we lovingly nicknamed, “Nuggie.”

Dear Sweet Nuggie

Before you were even big enough to kick your Mommy, Auntie Ronnie and I gave you the nickname Nuggie.  Although your Daddy is not a fan of the name, it stuck, and I want you to know that I think about you so much!  When your Mommy told me she was going to have you, I cried tears of joy.  She didn’t know if she was going to be able to have a baby so soon, but you blessed us all with your life! 

This summer, when you are born, you will have so much family to meet! But, I want to tell you a little about your Mommy.  I am her little sister, but we were so close when we were little, she was more like my built-in best friend.  We dressed the same, we played with the same toys, and loved our days together, especially at the farm.  Your Mommy grew into a beautiful young woman.  She is one of the smartest people I know.  She is driven, logical, and brilliant.  Your Mommy is kind, loving, and worries more about others than herself.  She is a great science teacher, and her students are lucky to have you share her with them!

Your Grandma is another amazing woman.  She is my Mommy and she is wonderful.  She will take care of you, love you, and help you grow into a beautiful person, too.  She’s a teacher too, and she’ll make sure you’re one smart cookie!  Your Grandpa is smart, patient, and ever-so-loving.  He has a special name for you too!  Your last name is James and he nicknamed you “Sweet Baby James.”

 Your Mommy’s family is full of strong bonds, love, and beautiful memories.  For now, little Nuggie, you’ll be OUR baby.  I can’t wait until the day when you can meet a cousin from my own tummy, but for now, it’s sweet, beautiful  you.  And Nuggie?  You’ll help make the best memories we’ve shared yet!

For now, your excited, loving Auntie,

Brooke