Welcome to the world son. It's a lot different out here, huh?
It's big. And cold. And wonderful.
Sometimes it can be scary. Sometimes it can be miserable. But it is also beautiful.
Everything is new. Not as new as you. And not as cool as you, but it's all new to you. And you're new to everything.
There are quite a few people who have been waiting to meet you. Some of them are pretty awesome. They have already been in love with you for a while.
Your mom, brother, and I are crazy about you. We've been talking about you and getting ready for you for months. We've prayed for you every day together.
You're a little brother now. And big brother has been really excited about you!
You're a grandson, nephew, and cousin too—and those are all names that come attached with more awesome people who love you a whole lot.
The one mommy and I are most excited about though is the name son. We welcome you into this world because you're our's. We both get to love you, teach you, and help you.
You don't know it yet but you're a minority now. Not every sweet little boy or girl has a mommy and a daddy. And while we're not anything that special we are yours. And you are ours. And we promise to do everything we can, the best that we can, as often as we can. It'll have to do because you're stuck with us.
So welcome to this world. It's crazy (I think I already mentioned that but it is worth repeating). I can already tell how awesome you are. My little gift from God.
You're going to grow up to do some pretty amazing things. Just try not to grow up too fast ok?