I want baby boy to be a cowboy

I cried when I found out we were having a boy.

Jay held my hand so tightly that I could feel love and pride emanating from him. His chest was so swelled with pride as we left the ultrasound room that I thought he wouldn't fit through the door.

This is a penis shot, already planning on embarrassing our little man.

I feel overwhelming joy at the opportunity to raise a son. Avery has brought so much happiness to us and I can't believe that we are so fortunate to have one of each.

As I think of raising a son I realize that there is so much that I want for him, so much to teach him and so much to pray for.

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I want him to be a cowboy.

I want him to know how to bait a hook and start a campfire.

I want him to have dirty finger nails and unruly hair.

I want him to hate wearing a tie, but do it because it makes his mom happy.

 I want him to admire his dad and respect his mom.

I want him to be protective of his big sister.

I want him to be able to stand up for himself, protect himself and to know that his most powerful assets are his words and ability to walk away.

I want him to be a gentleman and to know that when walking with a girl, he should walk on the traffic side of the sidewalk. And to open the car door.

I want him to drink beer and reserve fruity drinks for tropical vacays or Vegas.

I want him to play soccer and basketball, and to understand the art and discipline of jiu jitsu.

I want him to secretly play Barbie and dress up with his sister.

I want him to know how to treat a lady.

I want him to surf.

I want him to work hard at school.

I want him to know that when his dad lectures him it comes from how much he wants to teach him and the unlimited potential that his daddy sees.

I want him to know that if need be, his dad can kick his a$$.

I want him to kiss me goodnight every night.

I want him to know the difference between a military push up and a pilates push up.

I want him to love his country and respect the flag.

I want him to take risks, make mistakes and dream big.

But most of all, I want him to be happy, healthy and know how loved he is.

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Can't wait to meet you little man. Name to TBA later, but your mommy already knows what it is :)