A few years ago when my daughter was born, I wrote the following letter and put it into her baby book. Since then, I’ve added notes and other letters periodically to the baby book. Someday, likely on her 18th birthday, I’ll give her these missives and notes. Dear Baby, Welcome, as I write this, you are sleeping soundly and securely in the little bed next to my own. We’ve been home from the hospital less than 24 hours and I don’t think I’ve had three consecutive hours of sleep. I keep waking up to look at you. It’s odd to … Continue reading →