WELCOME LITTLE ONE

Today, we are so happy to welcome Patrick Daniel into our family, a second child for our daughter Carolyn and her husband Chris and a little brother for 22 month old Elliott.

I don't think Elliott understands the full import of what's happening just yet but I'm sure that in the future, he and Patrick will come to appreciate the special gift of being siblings with such amazing and loving parents.

A few months ago I wrote this little poem on Elliott's behalf in anticipation of this special day.

                                      HI BABY!

My name is Elliott

And I’m your big brother.

Can’t wait for you to meet me

And your mother and your father.

You’ll like mom and dad

 They give plenty of cuddles.

Mom makes you smile

Dad keeps you from trouble.

You’ll like playing with my toys

 I’ll share them with you.

With blocks and a kitchen set

There’s so much to do.

You’ll like spaghetti a lot

 It’s so very yummy.

It will feel so good

 In your little tummy.

And avocado and tofu

You’ll like them too.

We’ll eat them

Whenever we go to the zoo.

You’ll like Uncle Derek’s pool

It’s fun to splash and play.

Then eat outside at the big table

It’s always a great day.

You’ll like going to the park

The slides are such fun.

And when you’re big enough

We can jump and we’ll run.

I like to play hide and seek

I know that you do too,

Sitting in mommy’s tummy

With nothing much else to do.

I’ll give you my bed

Heck!  Even my room,

As well as my car seat

If you’ll come very soon.

So hurry up and get out

I’m waiting for you,

We’ll be best friends forever

In all that we do!