On the day of your birth I was insanely and merrily preparing for our first-born’s birthday celebration: a small little raucous event. In fact, at the moment of your birth, I believe my daughter and I were decorating her cake with our dog (his face, not his hair), and many colorful sprinkles and choice icing. Five years minus two days prior to your arrival, my thoughtful daughter, Cora, was ushered unto this great world. And two years minus three weeks prior, my sweet son, Lane, was born. October is a great month, young Libra! One day you will all meet.

I’m thrilled for you all, little family! A great embarkment has begun!

Much love, Carolyn (K-ro)

I had the privelige of helping to welcome you into the world.

I was called away from watching my son bowl, yet another gutter ball, to your home a “quick change of plans.” When I arrived, your mom was laboring as calmly as I have ever seen a mom labor. It was amazing to watch. Your parents worked together so well. When you were born, your mom immediately held you in her arms. She sounded so thrilled.

It is difficult to put into words the experience of your birth. I will never forget it. Your mom made everything look so easy. Your dad was excited but calm! They both seemed immediately comfortable with your presence in the outside world. Enjoy your parents, they are truly special people.

Evelyn

Lucky Mom and Dad, to have a healthy beautiful, beatiful boy. Hope someday your parents play you John Lennon’s song by that name.

Can’t wait to meet you. My son Luke, your uncle, is the nut already teaching you how to cruise chicks. But with your good looks, probably you’ll be inundated. Besides, girls chase boys more often than not.

Your mom is a trooper. A surprise 10 cm is the way to go. You did pick winners for parents. Good thing they stayed home, you really didn’t need to be born in a car.

So how does it feel to have your own website before being born, even?

And thanks for coming so I know Luke’s still alive since he seems to have forgotten to call his mom. Remember that when you’re big and bad, moms and dads still always want a call

And tell Marc, your parental unit, thanks for articulating the love dads the world over have been shusshhing…..very cool. Hope it’s contagious.

Eat well, poo lots, yell your lungs out.

Love, Aunt Joanne

i am so deeply happy for the 3 of you! your son is beautiful. marc’s writing will be a treasure for generations to come. kristin, i cannot wait to see you and meet your child. blessings.

Welcome to the world!!! You are truly blessed to have such loving and dedicated parents. I’m sure your life will be full of wonderful adventures. Enjoy your self. Congratulations to both your parents and your new family. I’m sure you’ll have a beautiful life.

Congratulations,
Jeff

To me, and to more of the Earth’s people than not, you were actually born on October 2nd. You might use this knowledge to try for double birthdays, with twice the presents and cake.

At the time of your birth, 0110 local, “I was flying over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as part of the international coalition engaged in the Global War on Terror.” These are not my words, but I wish to point out that “Enduring” in the name of the operation is an adjective, and not a verb as some might have you believe. Although only time will tell if “Enduring” is prophetic or ironic, I hope the whole mess will be little more to you than a brief junior-high history lesson.

Regarding your father, it is possible, but unlikely, than any man wanted a child more than he wants you. What I cannot believe is that any man has expressed his love more generously or more eloquently. Be grateful, and do not take him for granted. Not long ago, and maybe even still, it was a couragous and unusual thing for a man to know and share his emotions. Because he can do it, you will be able to as well. Which is cool because chicks dig it now.

Finally, a little joke:
Q: What’s the difference between babies and fighter pilots?
A: Fighter pilots wear bigger diapers.

Until then, Luke S.