Last Christmas Eve my husband and I had one of the most profound conversations of our then decade-long relationship. Conducted entirely in whispers (we were staying at his mother’s and Opie was sleeping just inches away in a travel crib), our talk touched on the experiences we valued from our childhoods, what we wanted for our own kids, and so much more. At one point, Jeff said he was sad that Jo and Opie are not growing up with lots of cousins around. They only have a few, and see them only once or twice a year.
Without even thinking about it–certainly without thinking he would ever take me seriously–I said, “We could have another baby.”
I was astonished when he said, “Yes, we could.” And for the first time ever, he really meant it.
And that’s how it came to be that the best present of Christmas 2007 will, if all goes well, be delivered sometime in June, 2009.
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
OMG!!!! Very very excited and happy for you!!
Wow! Merry Christmas and Happy, Happy 2009 to you. Congrats to everyone.
Wow! Congratulations!
Oh honey! Congratulations! I’ve got shivers up my spine!
Congratulations!
A lovely time of year for a wee one.
What a lovely present! Many congrats!
So happy for you, and I love this post! Reading the one you linked to now makes me teary.
Awww, CONGRATS!
June 20th is a good day (that’s mine) and the 25th is special too (Maggie’s)
Ohhhh congrats!!!!
Miss C is a June baby.
Your kids are going to be so excited.
I’m so happy for you guys. (groping for box of tissues once more)
Congratulations:) I love the way you made this announcement…almost makes me want to go for another round…almost…:)
Congrats!!!
Wow that was a surprise out of no where for me. Nicely written….lol.
Hey and don’t forget about my 12 Days of Christmas Give Aways
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HOORAY! Thrilled for you guys! Big congrats!!!!! xoxoxoxo
ah, now sister…just look at you.
congrats.
Yippee!! Congrats!!! Babies babies babies hooray!
Hey, congratulations!! That is really exciting!
Oh my gosh! This is fabulous news. I’m a mother of three and I highly recommend the number. Of kids, that is.
How amazing!! Congratulations!!!
SOOOOOO happy for you! Tears in my eyes. Congratulations to you and the whole family.
Let me know if you need any ginger – I hope you’re past the queasies.
!!!!!!!
Congratulations!
That’s WONDERFUL!!! Congratulations!
Aw. That is great. Congrats.
Oh, Mayberry, congratulations! What a wonderful announcement. Three!!
Oh, Mayberry, congratulations! What a wonderful announcement. Three!!
Holy crap! Congratulations!!! That’s a great time of year to have a baby.
Huh, wha?
WOW!
Congrats! I’m so very happy for you!
WOO HOO!
And congrats!
That’s fantastic!
I’ve been so busy lately and am just now catching up on your blog.. (Read mine, you’ll understand…) WONDERFUL news! Yay!
OMG! Wow! That’s great!
Oh my! I’ve been so out of the internet world for the past few months! Congratulations!! I’m very happy for you and your family.
HOW DID I MISS THIS???
Oh, so happy! Happy happy for you!