A few days past

A few days past, it was anticipate.
Nine months is long.  We would accelerate.
Instead, we fill the time, alleviate
The wait.  Concern and joy—they alternate.

Now see how beautiful begins with  "B"!
And so do blessings, blankets, blink and bask,
And baskets, buckets, balance—oh and Bre!
It's all about a baby, if you ask.

Excitement damped with caution, care and calm,
All hands in service to this little face.
The calm is punctuated with alarm!
With hunger gone, he now returns to grace.

Hope tries again.  We come along with glee.
Old story, new: a holy family.