OLIVIA

Liv, I noticed you don’t open your eyes very much.

To be fair you’re only two days old, and the lights in the hospital are very bright.

Also, unlike your daddy and mommy, you have slept a lot the past few days. We are really jealous… and a bit tired.

What I guess is the opposite of “jealously” is the sense of joy and wonder I have right now. I am happy to think about the future that will appear in front of you when your eyes open.

…I hope you will see the Gators win a few national championships (if you haven’t noticed daddy loves the University of Florida).

In all seriousness, I am excited with wonderment and I am inspired.

I wonder what great books you will read and movies you will watch.

I wonder what great things you will observe humanity do in your lifetime and how you might participate.

I wonder about the things you will notice about the world that leave impressions so deep that you grow as a person.

I’m also inspired to make sure I do my part so you can do all of the above. Your mom is a beautiful soul and so she probably feels the same things or more.

I can’t wait to see you see.