My sister called this morning and surprised me with the news that her newest grandchild, a boy, arrived last night -- five weeks early. This baby is my niece's first child, and I can so identify with her right now.
My own firstborn arrived six weeks early, before we'd bought diapers, a crib or anything else. I'd thought there was plenty of time. For weeks I'd been embroidering tiny, gender-neutral diaper shirts, none of which was completed -- by the time of her birth or ever. Babies change plans, and when they arrive this early, the only thing that seems important is that they're healthy. My niece and I both got lucky in that regard.
This little boy will grow up in a family where love and laughter are plentiful. He'll be welcomed by parents, grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles who'll be charmed by every hair on his head and every breath he takes. Maybe he knew that somehow. Maybe that's why he couldn't wait.
Why wait
When now is the right time?
Today could just pass you by,
Why wait?
It's your turn, it's your life,
The future is what we make
So why wait?*
*Why Wait
By the Cheetah Girls
This was a beautiful thing for me to come home to. Congratulations to your family! :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's such good news! I'm glad both mom and baby are healthy. Will you post a photo?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the newest addition to your family Velvet. He is blessed indeed.
ReplyDeleteA new Baby how perfect...helen
ReplyDeleteHappy day, Velvet, when a new little life graces our world. Isn't aunthood the best? Well, next to motherhood maybe.
ReplyDeleteglad the baby is here and heathy. i choose b. i know people don't want to talk to me.
ReplyDeleteHey Velvet, you okay? it's been a few days!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and your neice! Only you could make the Cheetaw girls poetry Velvet!
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