hi baby best friend

it's been a long journey for you

because you see,
you've been in our hearts for a very long time

but things just weren't quite right yet for you
to settle in to your mom's belly

there were tears

{oh, were there tears!}

and there were laughs

{to probably cover up the tears}

and there were nights when all we could do was just imagine the day

when peeing on a stick made everything -

every temperature taken

every doctor visit

every feeling of punching other
pregnant people in the face -

completely worth it

because baby best friend

you've chosen the perfect parents

you've chosen our best friends

emilie & justin

two of the most hilarious, caring, amazing people
i've had the joy of sharing my own kid with

my own life with even

alfred and i can't wait to hold you

to tell you terribly embarrassing stories of your parents

in their younger days

{put my boot on!}

and to be witness to the wonderful human being 

we already know you'll be

you are a blessing

something we will tell you
every day for the rest of your life

because you made your mom and dad's dreams come true

you made them parents

job well done, little one, job well done indeed.