Her

Tonight, while my sister Celeste was visiting she announced she was going to sing a song on her guitar. I had no idea where it was coming from until she began her introduction. She said she had heard the song some time ago, but always knew she wanted to sing it for one of her sisters who was having a baby girl. Being that it took 9 pregnancies between my two sister's and I, Celeste had plenty of time to practice I am sure. Well, today she got her chance. It was such a precious sound to hear her play and sing. Celeste has a beautiful voice and the words of the song were so tender - for the first time since the ultrasound, I let the fact that I am finally having a girl into my heart and I just cried.
Kekoa asked, " Mom, why are you crying?"
"Because I am happy," I said.
"Then why are you crying?"
Kyle explained that sometimes you are so happy that you just have to cry.

Here are the lyrics of the song. When we finally come up with a name, I am going to ask Celeste to sing it with her name. I even want to record her and use it as the music on my photography website.

Capri by Colbie Caillat

She’s got a baby inside
And holds her belly tight
All through the night
Just so she knows
She’s sleeping so
Safely to keep
Her growing
And oh when she'll open her eyes
There'll be no surprise
That she'll grow to be
So beautifully
Just like her mother
That’s carrying
Oh Capri
She’s beauty
Baby inside she’s loving
Oh Capri
She’s beauty
There is and angel growin’ peacefully
Oh Capri
Sweet baby
And things will be hard at times
But I've learned to try
Just listening
Patiently, oh Capri
Sweet baby
Oh Capri
She’s beauty
Baby inside she’s loving
Oh Capri
Your beauty
Just like your mother
That’s carrying...Oh Capri

I know I would have been happy either way - I am just happy to be having another baby - but having a girl is such an honor for me (an explanation to that will have to be another post). I hope I can be a good example of a mother for her.