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The Lion Sleeps Tonight
A Father Writes to His New Baby
By Gregory Keer
that you were ready to emerge, so the nurse prepared special lights, tools, washing items, cold juice, a mirror – I noted everything, even though we'll probably save this part for you until you're older.
At 6 a.m., Mommy started pushing. She worked hard, wanting to see you so badly. "This hurts," she said in the biggest understatement of her life. I have little understanding of it, except for the nail marks in my hand.
She rested for a bit, calling for some oxygen, so I whipped out my journal to capture the moment in ink.
"You're documenting everything?" Mommy asked, incredulously.
"You'd rather I take pictures?" I asked, smiling.
"Put down the [bleepin'] pen, Gregg!" she said.
"Yes, honey," I responded with the words you will one day learn are vital to any romantic relationship.
It was good that I put down the pen because, a few minutes later, Mommy pushed like a linebacker and out your head popped! At the doctor's OK, I moved in to help deliver the rest of you into the great outdoors.
"It's a boy!" I shouted as I held you aloft.
I then was able to cut your umbilical cord and put you in your mother's arms. She still had enough energy to radiate her love while she curled you to her face.
And here we are tonight. As I hold you close, you sleep so peacefully. I press my ear to your chest and hear your strength. I am listening to the first beats of a lion's heart.
Welcome to the world, Ari.
Love,
Daddy
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