Please, my love, forgive my delay in announcing the news.

Late in the evening on Saturday, our daughter was born. A beautiful, healthy, hearty girl. What few strands of hair she has are the color of spun gold. Like Rapunzel or any other beauty in a fairytale. Her eyes are unmistakably blue, two tiny sapphires on a perfect round face. She's incredible, August. I thought I understood what it was to love a child, but there truly is nothing like it.

I should like to introduce you both as soon as we can find a time. I haven't a clue what to name her, either. We were so convinced she was to be a son that I abandoned all thoughts of what we would name a daughter. Thaddeus was to be his name and I can think of no adequate female equivalent.

"In case you ever foolishly forget, I am never not thinking of you."

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Amazing Set by Stef!