Aunt Bess

I’ve spent the last 2 nights at the hospital welcoming babies. Both my sister-in-law and one of my dearest friends were expecting this month, and delivered just 2 days apart.

Last night was my brother and his wife’s turn and it was such an amazing night.

The way a family comes together waiting, watching the clock hands working their way around, guessing the gender, the weight, the minute of arrival.

Caffeine, crochet, nervous laughter, excitement; a room full of love and hopefulness.

I was captivated by this gathering of family, as for past 9 years it was my babies

for which they were waiting.

So nice to be on the other side of the door and without pain!
Our family was blessed with a tiny unfolding baby boy with reddish hair and I’ve never seen my ornery brother so happy.

And I have to admit, as complete as I’ve felt this past year with my four little Tiddlywampi, holding that little boy…. made me forget all the yuckiness that goes along with pregnancy and the seemingly impossible first few months caring for an infant.

Maybe.

Just maybe, I’ll think about it.

Don’t get your hopes up, Danny

…I said “Maybe.”