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Two years ago today, I waddled into the hospital, one week overdue, and gave birth to our second child. And when the doctor announced it's a boy and the nurses asked what's his name, I said, Cooper David Handsaker....without even deciding it with Dave. Because that's who I saw when I looked at that perfect, beautiful newborn.

Labor was a foreshadow of Cooper's personality. It only took two hours of labor and 2minutes of pushing to deliver him. At one point, I remember the Dr. telling me to stop pushing and I said, I'm not! Cooper man, you were doing it your way, on your time and you haven't stopped moving since!

When I held you, it was like God snapped the last puzzle piece into place. You are the perfect completion of us.

As I type this, Layla just woke and has joined me in bed. Here's what Layla would like to add...."I love Cooper because he's in a big boy bed. He's so happy I'm his big sister and I like it when he has fun with me. I just like it when he has fun with me riding on my bike. I'm happy I've got a brother and not just another girl. I have fun with my brother a lot. I like it that he wrestles me. I love you Cooper, you're the best."