A day before my daughter is born

Patti thinks it’s coming soon.
She’s been more irritable than usual.
More irritable.
Little Catey is excited.
I wonder how she understands it.
What she sees
when she looks
at her mommy’s wide belly.
Can she see it?
Does she know?
It will come soon.
Daniel. Carolyn.
Danny. Carrie.
I’d be happy with either.
Either or.
A little boy or girl.
I’m nervous.
I’m not afraid to admit it.
I wonder if it will be quite the same
as with Little Catey.
or if it will be different.
So different.
I’m happy.
Another child.
Two cats. Two children.
Seems right.
Patti wants another little girl.
Little girl.
She always gets what she wants.
Little girl.