April Showers Bring May Babies

Where am I right now? Sitting barefoot in my living room in an oh-so-comfy chair. Where would I really prefer to be right now? In Texas with the rest of my family welcoming the arrival of my first nephew!  So, I know that some of you thought for sure this was the "big announcement" that you've all been waiting for....sorry to disappoint, 
but in my opinion- it's another big announcement in our family
that we've been anticipating for months. 

Nate and I are about to become an auntie and uncle!

My baby sister and my brother-in-law are about to have their first little one, sweet Greyson, any day now. I just wanted to repeat that again-- my sister, not me, is having her first baby. There was a little bit of confusion earlier in the week and some people thought I was having a baby, but I'm not the pregnant one and it's my sister and her husband who are welcoming their little man any day now.  

Now that we've cleared that up---

This will be the first grandchild to arrive into our family, so watch out everyone-
our parents are about to become grandparents for the first time
and we know after that happens, life will never be the same. 

So here is how this crazy week has unfolded. I think it's a wee bit comical (well, I'll let my sister determine if she thinks it's funny...something tells me that I'm pretty sure that this will definitely get two thumbs down on her end).  All along, we've known that she's going to be having a baby that's most likely larger than your average 7 pound little one, based on all of her medical visits.  We were also fairly certain she'd be having this little guy before June 7th. (or heck, maybe there's another little one tucked away in there hiding behind Greyson; however, because she's planning on having this little one naturally, I'm pretty sure she'd be happy with just one.)

Fast forward to a few days ago- she gets the exciting news that she is now due this Saturday- yes, you heard right-May 24th. There's nothing like all of the sudden knowing you get to meet your little one two weeks early (that part is awesome) ,but simultaneously know that you are losing 2 weeks of your life that you thought you had in order to get yourself together, calm your nerves, organize those last minute details for the nursery and spend those last precious and quiet moments with your husband and family. Two more weeks of peaceful sleep? Toss that thought out the window because Baby Greyson is making his appearance early and why wouldn't he? He comes from two families that both have certain individuals (whose names won't be mentioned publicly in this post) who just might like to steal the show every now and then with their charming ways, so why wouldn't he follow that family trend?! 

This week has been comical at moments as stories have surfaced from my family, my sister, etc. as they've scrambled to pack the hospital suitcase, scoured the baby aisles of Target to finish buying last minute items for his arrival, put together lots of baby gadgets (I think Nate & I might need to take notes), finished setting up the nursery, and finished unpacking the house they just moved into a few weeks ago. (and just in time I might add) I just keeping thinking as I hear all of the funny stories that I hope someone is making sure this new daddy and momma-to-be are eating. I would love to be there right now; however, I would not want to be there if these two aren't eating normal meals. Always feed three good meals to the dad-to-be and the hormonal pregnant woman.

You don't ask questions, you just do it.

Trust me on this one. 
 

The house will be a much happier place.

If I had the option, I'd love to be heading to Texas to be there for the BIG DAY. (Texas, why can't you be a little closer?) It's crazy to think that the next time I see my sister, they will be a family of three! (or four--ok, just kidding, Lydia- I know that would freak you both out, so I won't wish that upon you) Life is about to get crazy down in Texas, but a good crazy. An adjustment that might seem a little exhausting in the beginning,
but will be wonderful once things settle out.  

(you just keep reminding yourself of that, ok?...
and remind me of the same when the time comes for us!)

 

There have been a few small concerns along the way, during these last 9 months,
so we have continued to pray for a safe and healthy delivery whenever the little man decides to make his grand entrance and ask that you join us in praying the same.

In the meantime, I thought Greyson needed to know a few important things...

Dear Greyson,

 

You need to know that your mom, dad and your oh-so-cool auntie are very excited to meet you, but boy have you rocked your mom and dad's world this week and put it into fast motion as they have tried to get ready for your arrival. They're handling it well though, I think. They just weren't quite thinking the sleepless nights would start this week as they prepped to get things ready. They've had to assemble a lot of baby gadgets this week for you, so hopefully whenever they put you in your stroller, the wheels won't fall off.

It's a good thing you waited just a few more days, as I think they're almost ready now for you to meet them. One final note you need to know. If you've been playing hide and seek with your mom and you have a little brother or sister hiding behind you right now that we don't know about that the midwife didn't detect, I'm pretty sure someone might be in trouble if he thought it was a funny game to play. It's sort of been the family joke all along since we first heard about you, but if you're already being sneaky at this age, boy oh boy what will the future hold? Just a few words of advice to you before you make your grand entrance:

I know you are going to want to be fed all the time, you take that after your father. Just be patient and let him finish eating before he feeds you. When you get old enough to find his food, don't steal his snacks. You'll live much longer that way.

Don't scare the pets with your crying. They're used to getting all of the attention, so they're going to have to get used to sharing your mom and dad. 

 

When you decide to make your entrance- do it quickly, calmly and gracefully- your mom will appreciate it.

 

When you do arrive, get ready to face the paparazzi. Your new grandma is going to be out of control with the camera- I'm just warning you now. If both grandmas are there, then double that -- you'll eventually get used to it living in this family. I promise. Just be glad I'm not there-- I'd just join in the madness with them!

Be prepared to be dressed in all sorts of cute clothing. Yes, some things they may put on you might not be practical in your opinion, but it's probably cute & that's all that matters, right?

Don't grow too fast, kid-- you still need to be little when your uncle and I see you.

Love,

Your Cool & Soon-to-be Favorite Auntie & Uncle