dear baby, pt. 2

I can’t wait to introduce you to life. 

To show you how leaves flutter in the trees

And how rain feels on your face

And how dandelions blow.

To teach you how onions make your eyes sting

And how fruit makes your fingers sticky

And how Christmas cookies smell. 

To help you learn that you are special

And that giving is better than receiving

And that it’s okay to try and fail. 

To introduce you to Mr. Rogers

And old family traditions

And all the seasons a year brings.

To help you see the magic in books,

In music, 

In dance, 

In people,

In you. 

Life is waiting for you, little one. And I can’t wait to bring you into all the wonder of it.