Scarlett Eirawen

it was an unusually warm day in may when you were born

we had all partied for cinco de mayo the night before
your mom was so ready to hold you in her arms

I drove her because your daddy was out on a really long bike ride

he showed up just in time for your grand entrance though

and what an entrance it was

we told the nurses it was going to be quick

your mama had been through that before
she barely made it for your sister's birth
then there you were
it was so quick your head wasn't even squished
a head with more hair than you brother and sister
they didn't even have time to call the midwife
the nurse caught you as you slid out

your brother and sister were playing with bubbles when your dad called to tell them you were here

a pink wiggling baby girl!

you are beautiful
I am so glad that I was able to witness your birth

and I can't wait to get to know you...