So there's picture of an ultrasound on the text messages of my phone. It's your typical black and white inksplot that's supposedly looks just like a baby. I've never been able to identify more than a head on those things but once the real thing emerges into the world, I totally know what's what and what to do with it.
Calm down. I'm not pregnant. That ship sailed two ponies ago (though it's not for lack of trying). BUT...I am going to be a grandma! My oldest step daughter is pregnant with her first young'n and tonight we will be attending our very first "baby reveal" party. The other beautiful step-daughter is making a cake and when the cake is sliced there will be something that indicates the gender of 20 week incubated little baby Konetski.
Yes. I'm going to be a grandma. Yes, I just turned 35 last week. No, I'm not the world's youngest grandma but it will be interesting to see how it feels. I'm the lady who can't finish her sentence when a little baby passes in view. I'm the lady who can totally tell a hungry cry from a "get me out of this car seat" cry from across the store and if that cry comes from a baby less than a month old (yes, I can tell that too), then my woom-bah flutters and I start gently bouncing the watermelon I have propped on my hip. I'm not sure what grandma's do but hoping it doesn't start with a hair cut and roller set.
Congratulations granny-to-be! I have 2 granddaughters and it's great, you give them back when they cry! You can buy them treats without having to worry about the day to day expenses like the nappy bill (diaper bill). You're going to have a lot of fun and what a lucky little baby having so much love to be born into. :)
Jess xx
Posted by: jess | July 20, 2012 at 01:34 AM
Congratulations Grandma Steph:) You stepdaughter is gorgeous and what a clever way to announce the gender. I am so happy for you and your family!
Posted by: KarynJewels | July 20, 2012 at 05:07 AM
Congratulations!!!! This baby is going to be beautiful! I, too, am a grandmother. When I found out I decided I was going to have fun with this new title. So they call me "LuLu"! We do have fun!
Posted by: dorylyn | July 20, 2012 at 07:22 AM
Congratulations dear Stephanie; once again you are advanced ... I was 40 when Nathan was born. We are both advanced - tee hee. Beautiful news. Babies in your life again and this time you get more rest. xo
Posted by: Judy Wise | July 20, 2012 at 09:13 AM
Wow! Congratulations grammy to be!! Nothing better than a new baby - you're going to have so much fun!! What a blessing!!
Posted by: Jackie | July 20, 2012 at 12:35 PM
congratulations miss grand MA lee...you made me cry...i still am...you are such a special human being, that i am so grateful to have met for such a short time...lucky any of us to have you and your new grand in this world. xoxo
Posted by: wanda | July 20, 2012 at 06:50 PM
You are in for a very sweet time. The first time you look into this new person's eyes, the first time this person holds arms out for you to hold him/her. Oh, you are in
for a slice of happiness! Enjoy!
Posted by: Patty M | July 21, 2012 at 05:58 AM
Oh Wow! Congratulations! As someone who just turned 35 as well last month, it feels both weird and wonderful! And I can totally relate to the crying-baby-radar-with-automatic-rocking-response... Your ponies are gonna be aunties! That's a huge step for them too. Enjoy this new adventure!
Posted by: Lalyblue | July 21, 2012 at 02:07 PM
Congratulations!!! Nothing else compares to being a grandma, and lucky you, you get to enjoy this experience at such a young age!!!
Blessings. xo
Posted by: gloria martin | July 22, 2012 at 12:32 PM
Grandmas not only love having an itty, bitty baby around, she also loves seeing the parent her child has become....and if Grandma is lucky enough to have another daughter or son, it is also fun to observe how auntie or uncle change and interact with his/her niece or nephew. There are so many aspects to being a Grandma that are heartwarming!
Congratulations!
Posted by: Nancy | July 26, 2012 at 06:06 PM