Dear Dominic

 Dear Dominic,

When I first heard about you, I was overjoyed, surprised and then I cried. They were tears of feeling overwhelmed, and just going through a very hard and tender season. And to be honest, in the moment it was hard to believe my younger brother would be a dad! 

But upon seeing your first entrance into the world through a photo my brother sent, you looked so cute and beautiful. Such a precious boy! I was so happy and overjoyed you were finally here! You came a week late, perhaps not yet ready to leave your mother's womb. But we were all anticipating and awaiting your arrival. My intuition said you were a boy, but then I changed my mind since your mom's belly wasn't too big, and I guess we always associate that with a girl. But I could see my brother being a dad for the first time to a boy, for some reason. 

And here you are, taking your first breaths and bonding with your mom and dad. It is so beautiful and joyful for you to finally come and be loved wholeheartedly. And for me to be an aunt all over again. I can't wait to meet you!

Love,

Aunt Colleen 

Dear Dominic,

Today I met you for the first time. You were sleeping so peacefully and soundly. And you're so cute! All wrapped in your blanket, so comfy and tight. It's amazing you're finally here! And it was also amazing to hear more about your birth story. When I held you, you were the perfect weight and you were in a deep sleep, again peaceful and calm. And you look like such a mix, a combo of your mommy and daddy. I can distinctly see you have your mom's nose and eyes, and your dad's face and cheeks. I wonder what your eye color will be. You're such a gift.

Love,

Aunt Colleen

Dear Dominic,

Good morning! You are an Epiphany baby, a Christmas and New Year's baby. I loved the picture your dad sent of you...you are awake but so stoic, calm and like your dad in that way, I guess. You are the sweetest and cutest; I can't seem to get over it. I look forward to meeting and holding you again!

Love,

Aunt Colleen