We are going away this weekend to Floyd, Virginia where we have rented a mountain cabin for my 30th birthday (which isn't until June 11th). We have decided that we will tell my family, but we are trying to decided the best way to do it. I suggested wrapping up one of the books that Shawn and Regina gave us last night, "The Expecting Father", and then unwrap it with the rest of the presents I get.
I just told my youngest sister, Mandy, since she isn't able to make it up there. She said, "Why did you have to tell me at work?" through tears. I should point out that this is my families first baby at this generation, so we are all pretty excited and emotional.... well we are emotional anyways, but this just gives us an excuse.
Friday, June 03, 2005
First to know
We ended up telling Shawn and Regina last night. We wanted to go out to eat and celebrate, and they wanted to come meet us for dessert, so during dessert, I just blurted out, "We are going to have a baby in February." I thought Shawn was going to choke on his brownie. Regina gave a muffled scream of delight and then wrapped Sherry in a tearful embrace.
So now, I think we are addicted.
So now, I think we are addicted.
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Love
Well it is true, I don't think I have felt this attracted to my wife in a long time. Don't get me wrong, sometimes I look at her and still get intimidated by her beauty, but that is typically when she is done up for a night out. But I don't think she has looked anything but radiant to me since she said "How does February sound" this morning.
We are currently debating on whether to tell people or not (NOTE: I didn't actually start this blog until June 7th, but wanted to capture the early days, as they were so filled with excitement). There is a fear that we will have to go through our pain in public if, God forbid, something bad were to happen. But I think I am comfortable telling those people that would find out anyway, and that I would lean on in such a horrible time. So I think we are going to tell my family this weekend, since we have a family trip planned (minus my youngest sister) and it will make for a great time to announce it, but we are still undecided.
We are currently debating on whether to tell people or not (NOTE: I didn't actually start this blog until June 7th, but wanted to capture the early days, as they were so filled with excitement). There is a fear that we will have to go through our pain in public if, God forbid, something bad were to happen. But I think I am comfortable telling those people that would find out anyway, and that I would lean on in such a horrible time. So I think we are going to tell my family this weekend, since we have a family trip planned (minus my youngest sister) and it will make for a great time to announce it, but we are still undecided.
WE'RE GONNA HAVE A BABY!
I received the most wonderful news this morning when I got out of the shower! I am going to be a father. I am so excited, and so relieved, and so happy. The monthly disappointment has been starting to get to us. And your family members whom think they are only trying to help by asking "So when are you having one" don't realize how much the salt they are pouring on, hurts.
But all of that is behind us now. The first thing I thought about, well at least the first thought of the millions that raced through my brain, were that I need to get life insurance now. I know it is a super dork thing to be my first thought, but as a father I want to provide for my family in life and in death.
But all of that is behind us now. The first thing I thought about, well at least the first thought of the millions that raced through my brain, were that I need to get life insurance now. I know it is a super dork thing to be my first thought, but as a father I want to provide for my family in life and in death.
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