Well. We are expecting you at any moment now. We're not sure if you're hours or weeks away from making your beautiful debut into our lives and into our arms, but we know that you are close. I can't wait to meet you and kiss your beautiful fingers and snuggle your warm, beautiful, cheeks. We are so anxious to have you be here, you are so very well loved.
Before you make your arrival, there's one more person I need to tell you about.
This is a person who from my earliest memories was my best friend. He defended me against spiders, kids at the playground, and mean boyfriends. He played silly games with me, wasn't afraid to indulge in "sisterly" activities and always let me play with his matchbox cars and teenage mutant ninja turtle action figures. We always dragged each other into trouble but he was always great at helping getting me out of it.
He's my brother. Your uncle Ry Ry. Look at this stud.
A memory that stands out in my mind is a birthday party someone was having at Chuck-e-Cheese. I couldn't have been older than 4 or 5. I was playing in the play area and some little boy was being mean to me and throwing those little plastic balls at me. Enter older brother who quickly came to my defense at 5 or 6 years old himself.
Defender. It's a great way to describe your uncle. He protected me from people on more than one occasion. He listened to me when I was sad or hurting. He knew what to say and when to say it when things happened in life to make me feel down. He knows how to give great hugs. He protects those he loves with strength, loyalty, and valor. As a member of the Army, he did the same for strangers.
I know he will love you like crazy, I'm sure he already does! He will be silly with you. He will take you on adventures. He will teach you how to play jokes on mom. He will teach you about loyalty, hard work, compassion, and family.
Growing up with your uncle was fun. There were times we weren't so close, in distance or relation. I wish we hadn't missed that time. Because truly he's one of my favorite people in the world. He has such a wonderful, huge, heart. He's smart, funny, witty, and kind. He's passionate about the things and people he loves.
I can't wait to see you in your uncle's arms. I know he will protect you. Defend you. Teach you. Love you. Cherish you. Play dress-up with you. Have pretend tea-parties with you. Play sports with you. Teach you about cars and monster trucks and- of course -teenage mutant ninja turtles.
I probably won't act so happy when he teaches you how to play a practical joke and jump out of a closet to scare Mom, but deep down...I'll smile...because I know he'll be building memories with you. He'll be making you smile and laugh and bringing joy to your life. It's something I know I'll never be able to thank him enough for.
I hope that you have a brother like I did. Someone who you can share cherished memories with, laugh with, play with, grow close to. Someone who will defend you and stand up for you. Someone you will fight with and still love with all your heart. Someone who you can truly call a friend.
By the way, Uncle RyRy is about to marry a wonderfully talented, sweet, kind, funny, and wonderful woman named Alexandra who will be such an amazing aunty to you! She loves you too, and is so excited for you to come.
Well, my little one, now you know about mommy's parents and siblings. I couldn't have asked for a better family myself. I can't wait for you to become a part of theirs. They are all wonderful people who I couldn't be more thrilled about being part of your life. They each have something to teach you and to share with you. Watch them, listen to them, learn from them.
We all can't wait for you to be here.
With love,
Mommy
“There’s no other love like the love for a brother. There’s no other love like the love from a brother." -Unknown
“To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each others' hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time." -Unknown
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