…I was getting ready for work after a sleepless night spent thinking about the brave young woman and very special man who were working hard to bring our baby into the world. 

My day at work was unproductive, to say the least, and shortly after I got home that evening, I got the most beautiful text I’ve ever received. Our daughter was born, and our family grew not by one, but by three very special people, who we’ve been grateful for every day since. 

There will never be enough words to adequately express our gratitude and love for C and R, so tonight we will make do by having cake and toasting them and their decision to make us a family. 

Happy fourth birthday, Bird.