July 1, 2025

This time 13 weeks ago, on April 1st (also a Tuesday), you were born and being held by my mom, your Jenn Jenn. I was asleep in the operating room. Your daddy was almost there and would hold you until you awoke in Heaven.

I miss you, Alice. I miss holding you. I didn’t get to hold you when you were born – and I’m sorry. That’s the only thing in the world I wanted to do – but couldn’t. Now I’m just counting down the seconds until I see your little face again and will hold you in my arms for eternity. I’ll never let you go, baby. Your mama loves you.

13 whole weeks from your birthday.

6:09PM to 6:42PM – 33 minutes of Alice’s heart. My heart.

I don’t have words, Alice. You should be here. I want you here. I miss you and I love you forever.

A bushel and a peck. And cinderella socks.