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We don’t know what kind of person Kylie will turn out to be. She could be a doctor or a lawyer, or a president or a rock star. Maybe she’ll be a cabinet maker like her grandpa, or a teacher like her grandma. One thing we can probably count on is that she’ll be a strong-willed, confident woman like her mama. And she has a great chance to have the big heart and agile mind of her daddy. Time will tell us who Kylie really is, but she already has the strongest foundation a child could need.
Kylie Elizabeth entered the world at 3:07 pm this afternoon, weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and measuring 19 inches long. She has long fingers, long toes, and lots of curly black hair. She’s been fighting her way out for so long that it almost seemed she changed her mind at the last minute, but with a little extra help she made it. The one thing we know about her so far is that she came to us with a big appetite. She made sure Tammy knew about that particular interest of hers.
As always, this birth was a family affair. At various times we were all at the hospital, hanging out and waiting while Tammy was inside doing all the work. It’s not as if we could help, but maybe the moral support did her some good. Anyway, she knew Aiden was well attended, because we let him entertain us on the outdoor patio just outside the maternity wing (and right next to the heliport).
Aiden might not have been aware that he was about to become a big brother, but he’s quick and intuitive, so we know it won’t be long before he welcomes his sister into the family just as the rest of us did today. D.J. did get to meet Kylie, within minutes after her birth, and he pronounced her “very cute.” He doesn’t really know all he’s in for either, I’m afraid. Remember, this is the first girl born into our side of the family in fifty years. |
