February 26 has now attained status as one of my favorite days of the year. It shall remain on its lofty perch for the rest of my life.
Wednesday night, Ryan and Suzanne welcomed their third child into our family. A little girl upon whom they bestowed a simply beautiful name, Rylan Joan. I suspect that somewhere the great grandmother whose acquaintance she never had the chance to make smiled at the mere saying of that name. She shall grow up knowing that her Pop Pop did - and will. She completes the Aldrich quintet so if you are looking to mix it up in a pick-up game of hoops (say in 2032 or so), give my daughter and son-in-law a call.
My newest granddaughter is my favorite type of newborn, which is healthy. Upon her realization of what a terrific, loving family into which she has been born, she will be damn happy too. May that happiness never leave her soul.
I have not yet met her. Still, I know that the happiness at knowing she is here shall never leave mine. The world's greatest gig has managed to improve yet again. Babies, toddlers, and children of all ages are remarkable teachers. I cannot wait to learn all that Rylan Joan has to teach her Pop Pop. She will find him to be an eager - if not particularly gifted - student.
-AK
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