Baby Girl

By Maria G.

When I was 9 years old, I went back home to Mexico City to see my wonderful family. My mom’s cousin had her second baby girl, Irne. One day me, my mom, and my brother went over to visit her. She asked me if I would like to hold her. I have never held a baby before, only my baby dolls. Lorena my mom’s cousin sat me down on the couch and grabbed Irne. I remember getting so happy and feeling like a sister even though she is my second cousin. She smiled at me and it was a very special moment holding something so small and sweet. I’m glad my mom captured the photo of us.