{ Baby, I love you (DAY 468) }

Number four.  I waited in anticipation for you.  I wondered who you would be.  At times I wondered if you’d come on my birthday or mom’s.  Instead you picked your own day and came right between ours.  It’s a BOY the text read! The 6th of June will forever hold a special place in my heart because it’s the day you arrived.  Wonderful, glorious, miraculous you.  DO YOU EVEN KNOW HOW EXCITED WE ARE FOR YOU!?  Your parents, your grandparents, your siblings (oh your siblings dear boy adore you and can’t get enough of you so let that give you comfort when you feel like the tag along), and me.

I hope I never forget just how chubby your cheeks are and the shape of your little arms.  Or how your feet were a bit dry but those tiny toes of yours are complete perfection.  How soft your skin is (I’m convinced there is nothing so soft as new baby skin) and how you are calm but furrow your brow with all the excitement whirling around you.  How when mom picked you up I giggled with delight that your fine hair made you look fuzzy.  And just in case I forget how you looked that day…well I took these pictures of the day we met you (okay and 200 other ones).  I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life getting to know your personality and being your auntie.  I already love you with all my heart.