19 Hettie had already changed Liam into his soft, blue cotton footie pajamas. Piper thanked and quickly dismissed the matronly woman, wanting her baby to herself. Her sweet boy’s face lit up with happiness when she took him in her arms and carried him outside to their private balcony. She sat down on the large, comfortable rocking chair and gazed down at her tiny bundle of sunshine. She was constantly amazed at the daily changes that occurred in him. He grew and learned at a rate that she wouldn’t have believed to be possible before seeing it for herself. Mother and son smiled at each other and further cemented their already-firm bond as she rhythmically moved her feet, rocking them back and forth. Piper ran the back of her index finger lightly along the soft skin of her son’s chubby c

