The absolutely amazing thing about life is that we get to truly know each other. We don’t have to do all the things alone! I have known this momma-to-be since I was born. As my cousin and lifelong friend we’ve laughed way too loudly together, blonded (our definition of acting the fool) after 9 p.m. together and cried together. I was in her wedding and she’ll be in mine. I remember when she went on her first date, had her first kiss, found out she’d have difficulty conceiving (we both cried about that one for a while) … Then she met Drew, fell hard, got married and proved all the doctor’s wrong with this sweet baby she is carrying.
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I would be lying if I said I wasn't excited to meet you! I first heard you were on the way while sitting in a Mexican restaurant on the way home from one of my adventures. One of your other aunts spilled the beans over beans and rice, hehe. She was a bit mortified to have told me the secret she thought I already knew... The secret of you. I spent a little time processing what it would mean to be aunt and how I would work on being a good one for you. Baby girl, you are changing our story. You are growing our hearts! Your momma called me to tell me about you a little later. She was and is and will always be thrilled about you. We all are!
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