Sweet Relief

Darling, I’d like to write you beautiful poems

after your long awaited arrival

and the desperate relief of the moment

you came slipping out like a selkie

from the waters inside

and beached yourself on my belly….

But right now I’m in such a happy bubble

that all I can think of is silly mama speak

you little pink piglet sweetie pie flower bud

baby blossom wonderful one

You are warm

You are safe

You are here

You are here

You are here

Hello, world!

Today on the eighth day of the ninth month of 2017 we are happy to announce that we are having–as our eighth baby–a little girl! Welcome to the world, sweetheart! We can’t wait to meet you in the new year!


PS How fun we got to find out it’s a girl on the birthday of Our Lady! Happy Birthday, Mama! 🙂