Dear SC,
I just found out a little while ago that you arrived safe and sound. I know that you weigh 6 lbs, 1 oz, and that you’re 17 inches long. I hear you have no hair and little monkey toes.
Most of all, I hear you’re perfect.
And I tell you, I’m just not surprised.
I want to tell you that you’ve entered a world that doesn’t always make sense. It’s a world fraught with conflict, and silly misunderstandings, and people who aren’t always as kind and compassionate as they should be. You’ve come into a world that is changing dramatically before our eyes. You are inheriting a world that is, at the best of times, difficult. I have hope that you and your generation will treat the world better than I and my peers have so far.
But SC? You are also entering a world full of love. Your parents? They love you so much already. Your family is a loving and strong family, and I know that you will always be well-loved. Your parents are also very smart, and they will be there for you, to guide you as you make simple and complex decisions, and if I were you, well, I’d trust them. And I believe in my heart that they will always tell you the truth.
I can also tell you that there are a lot of other people in the world who already love you. Your mom and dad have a lot of people who love them, and now, by extension, we love you, too.
But I know that we love you for the baby, the girl, and the woman you will grow to be. I look forward to watching you evolve and change, I look forward to hearing you laugh, watching you smile, and being there for those moments that will seem miraculous to me just because you were there.
Welcome, SC. You are so well-loved.
Love,
Elisa
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Mazel Tov! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SC!! Love to all!
oooh heartfelt congratulations!
WELCOME, SC! Congratulations, Mom and Dad!
Welcome, SC! May you live long and prosper.
SC - welcome to the world, little one. As Elisa said, it doesn’t always make sense, but in the end things tend to fall into place were they belong. Great things come from small beginnings and the love that you will grow up with will take you wherever you want to go - I wish you, and your family, only the best - today, and for always.
with much love - Kristen
(oh, and knitting? it’s not just a hobby, it’s a way of life that will keep you warm for years and your hands busy for decades. Welcome to that world too!)
Welcome little Bookish Grrl!! I’m looking forward to ‘meeting’ you. Wendy, good work grrl!! Mozel Tov to you and Rob!!
Hooray for a healthy amd perfect little one!
And big congrats to the mom and dad!
Congratulations Wendy & Rob! Enjoy that new baby smell. It wears off too quickly.
Welcome new baby! Wishing you all much love and joy and wonder…and some sleep.
Well said. Welcome, Bookish Baby! Congratulations to the happy parents! Woohoo!!!
Been reading you for quite sometime, and couldn’t help but send my congrats….especially being Groundhog Day. Spring will come fast for you and yours, now. My cousin Joy was born on Groundhog Day and it was always remembered as that….nice day to come out SC!!!!! Welcome to the world!!!!!
Congratulations, Wendy and Rob. Welcome, beautiful baby SC!! ; ) Sending lots of love and big, big hugs — and more love. Get some rest you guys.
Welcome to the world, sweet girl! Congratulations to the entire Bookish Family!!!
Congratulations to Rob and Wendy! And Happy Birthday, SC!
Love,
Erin and Kurt
Mazel Tov to all! Many hugs!! And you, Elisa, are doing a marvelous job of keeping us in the loop
Congrats!!! So happy to hear that all went well!!!
Welcome to the World SC!! I only know your mom and dad thru this blog but i can tell you are very lucky girl!!
Beautiful welcome–happy birthday, little girl!!
Congratulations to the Bookish Family. What joy.
My heart is so full, I don’t really know what to say. I am so ecstatic for you two, and can’t wait to see some delicious pictures.
I love you. We all love you.
xo
Welcome in this world, Little SC!!!
Congarats to Mommy & Daddy!!!! What a great way to start the weekend
Cheers Eva
Wendy and Rob,
Enjoy being the tall ones for a while. We’re thrilled that Baby - and come on, it’s time to give up her name - arrived safely and gave mom only the standard punishment on the way in (or through). Rob, word is the anxiety of becoming a father has had a funhouse effect on your hair - it’s growing, not dropping out!
We can’t wait to see your girl. Congratulations!
John and Laurelyn
I’m doing a happy dance!!!!
xoxox
Yay again!!! Congrats to proud momma and poppa, and may you grow in health, wisdom, and happiness little SCBookish.
Congratulations, Bookish Wendy! Congratulations, Rob! Congratulations, Bookish Baby — you have picked a wonderful set of parents. Welcome to our world.
Hooray! Welcome, Groundhog Day baby SC. It feels like spring already.
That whole pregnancy time seemed to go by pretty fast from over here on the sidelines.
Welcome little one, and congrats Rob and Wendy. Blessings to you all.
Happy Birthday, little SC! Congratulations Bookish Girl and Boy!
What a lovely welcome letter. I’d say something else, but, well…
What she said.
What a beautiful welcome letter! Congrats, Bookish family!!
Congratulations!
This is such wonderful news! Congratulations…
I echo what Elisa said. I love your mom and dad and now I love you, too.
Congratulations!
Welcome, SC, Baby Bookish
Yay!! Congratulations to the whole Bookish Family.
What a great b-day….Groundhog Day!
Welcome to the world Baby Bookish! You are well loved. Can’t wait to “cybermeet” you.
What sweet welcome to the world!
Congratulations to the whole family.
I can’t wait to meet Baby Bookish! Thanks for keeping us posted, Elisa! YAY!
Happy Birthday Baby SC! And congratulations Wendy and Rob!
Welcome SC Bookish! We’re so very happy you made it here safe and sound and healthy and perfect. Congratulations Wendy and Rob.
congratulations wendy and rob! but what’s her name already? how much longer must i refer to her as baby SC? are you financially prepared to pay for her therapy? no? then get on it!!!!
Welcome, welcome SC! And congratulations Mom and Dad!!!
Welcome, Baby Bookish! Much love to you and your parents. XOXO
Happy Birthday Baby Bookish & Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Bookish!!!
What wonderful news! Welcome, precious baby girl!
cutest freakin’ monkey toes EVER. Welcome, sweet cheeks.
How exciting! Welcome to the world little SC!
Yeah for a speedy and safe arival! We can’t wait to meet the baby. Congratulations and call on us for ANYTHING!
Johanna, Mike, and Kaya
Welcome SC!!!! And congratulations to the Bookish Family!
lover her already, can’t wait to meet her!
congratulations!
ps: Maddie sends her special kiss!
Yay! Welcome to the world Bookish Baby! :o)
Hugs from Michigan!
Kellie
Welcome to the world and congratulations to the new Mom and Dad!
Welcome Bookish baby! Congratulations Mum and Dad!
congratulations! i wish you all much happiness in your future together as a family!
Welcome SC!
Congratulations, Wendy and Rob! That baby picked a good set of parents!
Welcome to the world, SC! And many, many congratulations to Wendy and Rob. Well done
Welcome Baby SC! And congrats to the Bookish Family!
Congratulations and welcome!!
Hooray Wendy! Baby girls are wonderful things, and they just get more and more fun.
Welcome to SC! Congratulations to all for becoming a Bookish Family. MWAH!
Congratulations to you all!
Welcome to the world Bookish Baby! Congratulations to the Bookish Parents!
Oh man, this totally made me cry. Just beautiful.