The Elizondos
A good portion of why my family is so excited for James is proximity to our extended family. Every aunt, uncle and cousin we have, lives in Ohio (or somewhere further). The last baby we can remember was Sarrah... and regardless of how Philip remembers her, she is now 24 years old and no longer fits in the shoebox we pushed her around in (and gets very angry when you try).
Needless to say, James will be the first little person we've had in a really long time.
My dad has been waiting for this moment since before I got pregnant. He asked God if he was ever going to get to see his grandkids... ha ha.. Be careful what you pray for :o)
My mom is excited and, as always, anxious about the little bundle of joy. Her fear is becoming attached and having to say goodbye when James and I find a new place. I can imagine how hard that will be and hope the transition is smooth for all of us. Although, it will be nice to have her around to ask her all the baby questions.
My brother and his fiance, Kelli, cannot wait to babysit. I think it's more of Kelli wanting to see how Philip does, so I assured him that babies are hard to kill. (You really have to want them no longer alive.. lol.) Seeing that Anabelle is still walking around with all of her whiskers, I have faith my brother will be great. He has already expressed concerns for the big day when James arrives. (Philip, I think Kelli will schedule it in for you, no worries :o)
I know Michelle and Ben will be wonderful with James. I think both of them were meant to be surrounded by children. (And, hey, he can learn about his rising-moon-star-thing in the process.)
Auntie Sarrah was thrilled from the moment I told her and has never swayed in her stance. She is going to be amazing...
I was excited for a niece or nephew too. A little bummed when I found out I was going to experience this first, but happy to share James with my siblings.
The neat part has been looking back on the Elizondo baby pictures trying to imagine who James might look like. I love history, so I find this very intriguing. Enjoy!
(Left to Right: Sarrah, Janette, Michelle & Philip)
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