Let me tell you, nothing could have prepared us for the whirlwind that is our little Yui. Since the moment she made her dramatic entrance into our lives—because, of course, our girl couldn’t just arrive quietly—everything has turned upside down in the best possible way.

You know that saying, “A baby changes everything”? Well, they weren’t kidding. Ralph and I went from casually enjoying our peaceful, slightly predictable routine to being full-time, doting grandparents, completely obsessed with every coo, yawn, and (let’s be real) adorable cry that comes out of this tiny human. Yui has taken center stage in our lives, and honestly, we’re loving every minute of it.

And let me just take a moment to talk about Ken. Watching our son step into his new role as a father has been one of the most rewarding experiences of our lives. He was always our little boy, and now here he is, being the most incredible dad to Yui. The way he holds her, looks at her, and cares for her—it’s like he’s found his true calling. Ken has always had a big heart, but since Yui arrived, it seems to have grown even bigger.

It’s crazy how this little bundle, who weighs less than a sack of rice, has managed to take over our entire world. From our morning coffee talks, which now include endless discussions about Yui’s latest facial expressions, to our evenings, where we find ourselves tiptoeing around the house so we don’t wake her up—she’s the boss now, and we’re just living in her world.

And oh, the shopping! Who knew that baby clothes could be so addictive? Every time I see something cute (which is basically everything), I have to remind myself that she will outgrow it in, like, two seconds. But then again, who cares? If Yui needs a wardrobe change every hour, so be it—this girl is going to be dressed to impress!

We’ve also become expert baby whisperers (or so we’d like to think). Ralph has perfected the art of the gentle rock, while I’ve become the queen of the lullaby. And don’t even get me started on how every little milestone, from her first smile to her first bath at home, feels like winning the lottery. Our camera rolls are bursting at the seams with photos of Yui, because honestly, how could we not capture every single precious moment?

Life before Yui? I can barely remember it now. All I know is that our hearts have expanded in ways we never thought possible. This little girl has brought so much joy, laughter, and yes, a little chaos into our lives, and we wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.

So, if you notice us looking a little tired, with bags under our eyes and a constant smile on our faces, now you know why. We’re crazy over Yui, and we’re loving every second of it. This is the new normal, and it’s more wonderful than we ever imagined.

Welcome to the family, Yui. You’ve changed our lives in the most beautiful way possible.