For anyone not familiar with the Mother Goose rhyme.....
Monday's child is fair of face,
Tuesday's child is full of grace;
Wednesday's child is full of woe,
Thursday's child has far to go;
Friday's child is loving and giving,
Saturday's child works hard for its living;
But the child that is born on the Sabbath day
Is bonny and blithe, and good and gay.
I was born on a Saturday, and how true the saying has been for me!
Our day has finally arrived! Sometimes it feels like a few short months that we've waited for this and others it feels like a lifetime. I suppose in a way, it is both.
Parenthood has become a rite of passage for me. I consider myself a responsible, disciplined, and independent "adult". I have owned my own home. I pay my bills on time and keep my debt in check. I volunteer for community activities. I set goals and achieve them. Yet, in the presence of those who have raised me, there are times I still feel very "childlike". I am still very much my parents' daughter, my grandparents' grand-daughter, and my aunts' and uncles' niece. When I visit my parents, it's a given that my mom will insist on feeding me. When something breaks on my car or in my house, my dad is the first one I call. It's usually a team of my dad and uncles that diagnose any issues. Other aunts and uncles have stepped in to offer career and other life advice, and I have come to rely on them for that. Both my grandmas are excellent quilters and have supplied me with beautiful quilts to keep me warm and comfortable through the years. A counselor by trade, my Grandma Casari always lends an ear and loves to listen to my stories, whether of a serious nature or just sharing my day to day news. (And yes, she always feeds me too!)
So, I feel now that I will have two little ones in my care, it's my turn to carry the torch. It is with great excitement and anticipation that I do so. I thank my parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles for setting such a wonderful example for me to follow. If it's okay with you, I never want to stop being your daughter, grand-daughter and niece!
To all of our followers, thanks for making the journey with us thus far. This is just the beginning!
To our babies, Jim and I are so happy you chose us as your parents. You are true blessings! We can not wait to meet you and shower you with love and affection. While we may not be perfect, we promise to provide for all your needs in the best way possible. And we promise to make it fun! We love you very much!!!
Our surgery is this afternoon. Feel free to watch the blog for the latest news, as my good friend Tracy will post delivery details for us.
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Oh, Tricia. This post was so touching. Since I know so many of your aunts, uncles, your grandma, your parents, their faces are running through my head as you describe your relationship with them.
I think you'll find that while you are still their daughter, granddaughter, and niece, that your relationships will change just a bit. Or maybe it's you that will change (and not just a bit.) Either way, these relationships that I share with MY own parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents, have evolved to a much deeper place, and it is WONDERFUL.
Thinking of you today, and keeping you all in my heart and prayers.
xo
I'm all choked up from reading that. I'm imagining and remembering the magic of delivery day. How things move in slow motion, yet happen too fast. How amazing every moment seems. I can't beleive I'm feeling a bit jealous ;). There is NOTHING like seeing your babies for the first time.
My prayers are with you guys for a safe and speedy delivery. I've been thinking about you all morning.
Can't wait for details and pictures!
I'm so excited for the two of you. Children are such a blessing from god. And yes, we are not perfect parents all the time, but you will love and cherish them always. Be blessed and remeber you are in our prayers. Can't wait to see them. You guys will be awesome parents:)
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