Sweet Sofia

Dear Sofia,

Today is your due date. If Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers' song "Sweet Sophia" (although spelled differently) is correct about you being right on time, today might be the day.

Last night, your Daddy and I made our 3rd trip up to the hospital for a false alarm and by now the nurses there must think we're nuts. I have a feeling you're working so hard to get out, but maybe you just need some help. Hang on little chickpea, you won't be stuck in there forever. There is a whole beautiful world out here for you to explore.

We are all ready to meet you. We've prepared many comfy places for you to relax and play, your bedroom is finally done, and our arms are aching to hold you. Your big sister talks of all the things she can't wait to teach you. She practically shakes with excitement when anyone asks her about you.

My only concern is that you come into this world safely and peacefully, whenever you decide the time is right. We will do everything we can to make sure that happens. Despite the bumps and jolts along the way (sorry about that - it's hard to navigate when Mommy's center of gravity is thrown off) I hope that your home so far has been pleasant.

We love you more than it's possible to describe, Sofia.

Patiently awaiting your arrival,
Mommy, Daddy & Tiegan