Dear Baby,

I first started contemplating you around the 4th of July. I knew for sure you were a reality on July 11. I know you don't know this yet. But your crazy mother is a HUGE college basketball fan. And by HUGE, I mean "could watch it all day" and is willing to take time off work to watch the first and second round of the NCAA Men's Tournament. So, when I did the math, my first thought was "uh-oh." Not because I was pregnant, that is a whole other post, but because your estimated date of delivery is March 6. The very heart of basketball season! Right before the most wonderful time of the year - MARCH MADNESS. And I thought to myself, "I can't be having birthday parties during the NCAA Tournament!"

But then reality set in. And I started seeing all the positives. I mean, I get to actually stay home and watch the tournament this year. With YOU! I get to share my love of basketball with YOU. Like my dad did with me. Some of my childhood memories include watching the Los Angeles Lakers battle it out with the Boston Celtics with my dad. Those were such great games. And, Husband and I have season tickets to the OSU games. I get to share those games with you and we can create our own memories! Finally, when you are a little bigger, you will get to travel with us to the Big XII Tournament. I mean, it will likely fall right around, if not on, your birthday, and we can't leave you at home on your birthday now can we?

So, I am looking forward to your arrival - just not the delivery part (Oh, and as a side note, if you could, please don't come on or before Feb. 27 when we play Kansas. At home.).

I sure do hope you like basketball kid!

Love your Mama!