He's here!
It seems ridiculously irrational when you hear it out of context: I love him and I haven't even met him.
I say it and even I wonder how it can be possible. I adore him more than I ever anticipated. He's here and he belongs. I'm in awe of my ability to completely love something I have yet to see or touch. It's a human function that I feel with every part of me and yet, I'll probably never understand.
Last night, on the East coast, a brand new little boy came into the world. He is healthy. Mom was strong, dad was a trooper. All is fine.
I hope, somehow, they can feel all the love and excitement that is coming from two thousand miles away.
The days between now and when I can be with them will be some of the longest I've ever spent. I don't know how I can wait to see this perfect baby. I don't know if I can wait to look into my sister's face and tell her how deeply proud I am. I can't wait to see this family and tell this kid that I, without question, will always be his favorite aunt.
6 comments:
Yippie!!! Congratulations to your Sister on her new baby and Congratulations on your acivement of Favorite Aunt!!
It's good to hear that everyone is well
congratulations!!
aww, i am getting all teary for you. i can't wait until my nephew is born in august. :)
Congratulations! On multiple fronts, you now get to be the favorite aunt and your mom is a grandmother. Which, if my theory is correct, and out mom's share a brain, will take tremendous pressure off of you. I know it did for me when my brother had his first.
Congratulations!!!
Lucky kiddo - Somehow I just know you are going to pamper him and spoil him like crazy :)
Hope you get to meet him real soon.
RGF- Thank you!
Sizz- It's SO exciting. You will love it.
GG- Yes, the title relinquished is definitely more than worth the title gained.
CoolCat- Ohhhh, good point. I like it.
DT- Thanks. And yes, I believe I'm legally and morally obligated to treat him as if he's the best thing to happen to the world. It's in the Favorite Aunt code of conduct.
Congrats! Yesterday I held a co-worker's baby and smelled her little head (baby heads always smell so freaking great!) and though - oh! No fair! I want one!
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